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Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping workplace dynamics, particularly when it comes to time off. Recent research conducted by The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice sheds light on the evolving attitudes toward paid time off (PTO) among American workers. Despite being entitled to more PTO days, a significant portion of the workforce, approximately 78%, expresses hesitancy in utilizing their full allocation. This reluctance is especially prevalent among younger employees, with 89% of Gen Z and 83% of millennials expressing concerns about taking time off due to heavy workloads and fear of fal...
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Today's youth have negative perceptions of their attitudes toward work and what they hope to gain from it. Older generations often feel that younger employees are content with working as little as possible to get by or are just concerned with making money to pursue their other interests. However, Gen Zers are invested in putting time and effort into their careers and value it highly. Research carried out by Seramount found that Gen Z is not too dissimilar to past generations and is perhaps more impressive in some respects. Workers from Gen Z and older generations were interviewed as part of th...
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Pressured by rising living costs in the US, at least one in five older Americans on fixed incomes are forced to consider returning to work. While some retirees may choose to re-enter the workforce for social reasons, many are driven by financial necessity. According to a Pew Research Center report, nearly one in five Americans over 65 are still employed, translating to roughly 11 million people. So the million-dollar question is: How much does one truly need to save to achieve a secure retirement where one doesn't feel the need to go back to the workforce? Rising Cost Of LivingLike many Americ...
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A former social media director for Peloton has spoken out on LinkedIn about the hardships she faced as a pregnant woman after being laid off by the exercise equipment company. Kate Winick was dismissed by Peloton in April 2023, just as she was five months into her pregnancy, leaving her "terrified" about her future. Despite nearing her due date, she was determined to still look for a new job as she applied for more than 20 vacancies over the following three months. During the interview process with the various employers, Winick felt it was necessary to disclose her pregnancy before the final s...
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High-paying jobs are traditionally associated with office environments and involve clerical, managerial, or administrative duties. These are often referred to as "white-collar" jobs. However, this does not affect the earning potential of skilled "blue-collar" professions that involve hands-on work. Let's explore the definition of blue-collar jobs and check some of the highest-paying positions in this field. Blue-collar jobsA focus on manual labour characterizes blue-collar jobs. These roles range from requiring minimal qualifications to demanding specialised skills and certifications. A colleg...
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With the summer swimming season around the corner, New York City grapples with its most severe shortage of lifeguards on record. Officials attribute this lifeguard shortage partly to a contentious dispute between the city and the relatively obscure yet remarkably influential unions representing lifeguards. Over the Memorial Day weekend, the city unveiled its 14 miles of public beaches. Still, millions of New Yorkers now confront the likelihood of restricted beach access and limited pool availability when they open next month. According to Parks Department officials, fewer than 500 lifeguards a...
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The ongoing debate about the potential benefits of a shorter working week has sparked a wave of optimism. The concept of working fewer hours or days, which has been successfully implemented in various parts of the world, including Latin America, is now under serious consideration. Typically, most companies require their employees to work eight-hour shifts five days a week, rounding out to a 40-hour work week. To gauge what the younger generation thinks about the heavily discussed topic, CNBC/Generation Lab conducted a comprehensive survey titled 'Youth & Current Affairs in the USA'. The survey...
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Heather Wallander waited over a year for a promotion at US-based access management company Okta. "All of my peers, including those with less tenure, became senior manager last year," Wallander wrote in a LinkedIn post. "When I asked why, the reasons were that I'm 'high strung'." Although she has finally received her career bump, addressing her connections on LinkedIn, Wallander announced that she would resign from her new post. "I was promoted to senior manager at Okta today, and I will resign from the company on Friday," Wallander said. Wallander's role as senior manager will last less than 7...
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A Chinese supermarket retailer has recently introduced a new policy allowing staff to take days off work if they are unhappy. Henan province-based Pang Dong Lai will let its employees take up to 10 days of "unhappy leave" a year to achieve a better work-life balance. This is in addition to their regular annual leave rights. Pang Dong Lai has employees based out of its 13 stores across Xuchang and Xinxiang. The policy plans were announced a few weeks ago at the China Supermarket Week event, an annual gathering where opportunities within the nation's supermarket landscape are brought up and disc...
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In 2021, economists from the University of California Berkeley and the University of Chicago conducted a study that found that job applicants with traditionally Black-sounding names were called back for an interview 10 per cent less than their white counterparts. The study developed from research conducted by professors at the University of Chicago two decades ago. According to the university, the 2003 findings exposed that resumes with white-sounding names were 50% more likely to get hired than those with Black-sounding names. In a 2024 report, the authors of the past study followed up with t...
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