A woman gave 2 weeks' notice but was fired on the spot. Employment lawyers say it's not ethical, but it is legal.

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Employers can fire staff for any reason in most US states.

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There's a double-edged sword high performers face at work, and it's costing employers their talent

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Good feedback is vital for retaining top performers, though they are the ones who aren't getting it (stock image).

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The 'double bind' is a big mistake employers make that's turning off Gen Z staff

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Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).

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Loyalty at work no longer pays — and it's employers who are to blame

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Job listings that don't require applicants to have a college degree are surging, with recruiters prioritizing skills over formal education, LinkedIn survey finds

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Major companies including IBM, Google, and Tesla are no longer listing degree requirements in job adverts.

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Companies are increasingly making counteroffers to staff who have been offered new jobs — often because they can't be bothered to find replacements — UK survey finds

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Around 40% of employers are offering a higher salary to employees with counteroffers.

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Undergrad enrollment in petroleum engineering has dropped 75% over the past 10 years — even though they make 40% more than computer science grads

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Petroleum Engineers typically make six-figure salaries, but data shows interest among undergraduate students is withering.

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You need a 'professional prenup' to protect yourself from layoffs, according to the Corporate Bro

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"People need to normalize this conversation," said Ross Pomerantz, a content creator who operates under the name Corporate Bro.

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If your boss is asking you to do more at work for the same pay, watch out — you're being 'quiet hired'

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Many workers today feel overworked and underpaid.

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Layoffs can cause contagion that pushes workers who are left behind to quit

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Twitter is said to have let go of 200 employees over the weekend in addition to the 7,500 workers that the social media giant axed last year.

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