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When my sister died, I focused on improving my work life. It helped me stay present and deal with my grief.

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 11:03

jason silver swimming alone in the water — The author struggled with grief after his sister's death.
Courtesy of Jason Silver

Careers, health, Essay, health-freelancer, health, life-success, Death

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

Wed, 08/07/2024 - 10:39

Tech Insider : Economy

A woman at work receiving feedback in a meeting — Good feedback is vital for retaining top performers, though they are the ones who aren't getting it (stock image).
Visoot Uthairam/Getty Images

Careers, economy, Careers, Jobs, Workplace, Feedback, HR

The 'hushed hybrid' work schedule is the latest way employees are getting around a return to the office

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 06:08

a woman puts her finger to her lips to suggest keeping a secret, keeping something hushed — "Hushed hybrid" work schedules are the latest tactic in the arsenal for workers trying to avoid returning to the office.
Prostock-Studio / Getty Images

Careers, Strategy, Work, hybrid-work, remote-work, RTO, return-to-office

There's some really bad career advice on TikTok. Here are some of the worst tips you should ignore.

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:53

A man looking frustrated during an interview — Some career advice on TikTok could be doing more harm than good.
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Careers, culture, Careers, Workplace, job-seeking, job-hunt, CV

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

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 10:35

Tech Insider : Economy

Gen Z worker looking at documents unhappily — Gen Zers hate receiving mixed messages in the workplace (stock photo).
FG Trade/Getty Images

Careers, economy, Careers, gen-z, gen-zers, zoomers, Employers

Gen Zers can be weird in interviews. A recruiter explained how it sets them back.

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 04:50

Tech Insider : Economy

Gen Z woman in an interview, hiring manager looking at CV on a tablet. — Gen Zers may be making some huge mistakes early on in the jobseeking process (stock photo).
Anchiy/Getty Images

Careers, economy, job-interviews, job-interview-tips, gen-z, gen-zers, zoomers

A personal finance TikToker claims unlimited PTO is the 'biggest scam.' Career experts say she has a point.

Thu, 07/18/2024 - 07:29

AA woman leaving an office building with a takeaway coffee. — Experts say unlimited PTO could be a sham (stock image.)
Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images

Careers, culture, Careers, pto, time-off, Holiday, Vacations

I helped my aging dad get a job at the hospital I work at. I'm so proud and love being his coworker.

Sun, 07/14/2024 - 09:07

Grace Ryu and her dad working at the hospital. — Grace Ryu often takes selfies with her dad when they pass each other at work in the same hospital.
Courtesy of Grace Ryu

Careers, Workplace, Family, Jobs, helping-others, older-parents, Children

I'm an HR professional with 10 years of experience, and I would never do these 3 things at work

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 09:28

Concept image of a man relaxing with feet on desk against a background of rushing people depicting stress free, relaxed attitude to work. — Valerie Rodriguez suggests hanging out at company functions for only an hour or two.
Fanatic Studio / Gary Waters

Careers, Workplace, ettiquite, dos-and-donts, HR, hr-executive, as-told-to

My boss once told me I was 'too direct.' I found a way to turn that critique into my strength in the workplace.

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 09:07

woman holding up her hand while typing on the computer — The author, not pictured, was told she was too assertive by her boss.
dai2003/Getty Images

Careers, Essay, psychology-freelance, life-success, Careers, Boss, Workplace

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