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Gen Z is breaking into the trade sector as college disillusionment rises

From Quiet Vacations To Coffee Badging, The Surprising Reason More People Are Lying At Work

Workers making under $200K are scared they'll outlive their retirement funds

Talking Politics At Work A Non-Starter For Most Younger Voters

How good leaders show, not tell

CEO's politics a deal-breaker for 40% of Gen Z and millennial employees, study shows

Senior leaders are up to 12x more likely to be psychopaths - how to spot an abusive boss

Fertility benefits are a must for attracting millennial talent, even in industries other than tech

Most tipped employees would give up tips for higher pay: survey

To avoid a summer slump, some employers offer flexible work policies

"Quiet Vacationing" is the new holiday trend at work

It's a summer of playing hooky: feeling pressured not to take their earned vacation, Americans are finding a loophole

Today's Working Parents Need Better Support From Their Employers

What to know about ‘quiet vacationing,’ the new work trend infuriating bosses

How DEIB can reduce neurodivergence stigma at work

Your Millennial Colleagues Are 'Quiet Vacationing'

Millennials call it ‘quiet vacationing,’ but it’s really remote work gone wrong—and it’s CEOs’ worst nightmare

Why 'quiet quit' when you can 'quiet vacation'? Millennials are taking time off without telling their bosses. Gen Z has a different tactic.

Quiet vacationing: why workers are sneaking off on holiday without telling their boss

Your employees are afraid to take PTO, but a third are playing hooky from work anyway

Millennials are ‘quiet vacationing’ rather than asking their boss for PTO: ‘There’s a giant workaround culture’

Mothers cannot work without child care, so why aren't more companies helping?

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Examining evolving sentiment on dual career households in the United States

Respondents are split on whether religion and faith belong in DE&I initiatives, HR Brew/Harris Poll survey finds

How Google is harnessing AI to manage talent and cut costs - and what it means for consumers

85% of people believe lifelong upskilling will be the new norm, but barriers still remain to make it a reality, according to new ETS/Harris Poll research

When should I retire? It may be much later in life than you think.

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The nature of retirement is evolving

Most HR pros say companies are likely to expand, not reduce, fertility benefits

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What's in a Name? For Workers of Color, It Can Be a Liability to Their Career

Name bias at work is real and employees of color are most impacted by it

Over a third of American workers would consider quitting if their CEO's politics don't align with their own

1 in 5 Gen Zers haven't had a single conversation with someone over 50 in their workplace in the last year, LinkedIn research says

'Ultrawealthy' Gen Xers are proving more resistant to returning to the office - but Gen Z and millennials are making it a priority

Return-to-Work Policies Devolve Into a Toxic Cultural Flashpoint

Majority of Americans View Working Remotely as a Career Risk

"AI native" Gen Zers are comfortable on the cutting edge

The 'Super Bowl flu' will soon hit millions of employees - it could cots businesses more than $6 billion

Quiet workplaces are problematic. Here are 3 ways to fix them.

Gen Z has no idea how to interact with their coworkers - and it could cost them a promotion

Managers' latest complaints about Gen Z: They lack soft skills and have unrealistic workplace expectations

Each generation thinks they hold the power in the office - but it's Gen X "quietly shifting" the future of work

Workers of all generations agree on one thing: They have no idea what the right rules at work are anymore

Companies rush to define DEI

'Stupid people work here' and other red flags I encountered at my toxic job

Op-ed: Elon Musk is wrong. DEI needs to remain front and center in 2024

4 signs you're spending too much money, even if it doesn't feel like it

Gen Z may be on track to kill middle management

Most HR pros see disconnect between their job title and the actual work they do

The Economy Is Up But the Middle Class Is Down: Big Take Podcast

Gen Z Is Leveraging Their Employee Power

The Pay Raise People Say They Need to Be Happy

Men in HR still command higher pay, titles than women colleagues

How JFK's Pollster Turned Into An Advisor To Top CEOs

Nearly a 3rd of American workers say they go to therapy to cope with their toxic bosses, new survey finds

Women, especially younger ones, are taking retirement savings seriously, surveys show

If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss

6 Steps To Improve Communication With Employees

The Workplace is Becoming More Political as Gen Z Comes of Age

Why Poor Onboarding Experiences Can Lead To New Hires Not Showing Up On Their First Day

Hiring managers could be alienating older job applicants with automated HR tools

Purpose strategy cultivator, Carol Cone, on the power of purpose to boldly drive business success

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Majority of Americans Find GM's Offer to UAW to be Fair

UAW reports "significant progress" in negotiations with Detroit Three

Better Ways to Support a Colleague with Breast Cancer

Workers are the unhappiest they've been in 3 years - and it can cost the global economy $8.8 trillion

Zillennials, notorious for work-life balance demands, search for something widely desired

US wage growth is finally outpacing inflation. Many Americans aren't feeling it.

Nearly Half of All Young Adults Live With Mom and Dad - and They Like It

Let's (not) keep it professional

Why C-suite execs need to stay ahead of the news cycle

3 Ways To Maximize Your Organization's Ongoing Impact

Almost Half of Americans See Automation Replacing Their Jobs

Employees say corporate claims of ESG progress are baloney according to a new survey, and boards had better pay attention

Harris Poll: Remote work continues to threaten the downtown economy, but could spur growth in Chicago's suburbs

Communication Is Key: 3 Ways To Enhance Your Emails

What Airbnb learned after a year of letting employees work from anywhere

Rookie managers make nearly half of female employees want to quit

Nearly 1 in 5 Say Their Workplace Can Be Toxic, Poll Finds

How much do you need to be financially secure? Americans now cite a surprisingly high salary

The pros and cons of taking a 'workcation'

Organized Labor Is Having a Moment. Americans' Views Are Complicated.

Applying for jobs and not hearing back? Indeed wants to boost your search, Netflix-style

Recruitment Strategies Should Target New Grads And Entry-Level Hires

You're Not Imagining It - Job Hunting Is Getting Worse

90% of 2023 graduates think college is really worth it. Here's why they're right - and politicians and pundits are wrong

Is College Worth It? It Depends

Brands benefit from having strong corporate cultures, Axios Harris 100 Poll finds

Layoff Fear Is Sweeping the Economy. There's Still Hope.

Enough With The Corporate 'Therapy Speak', Workers Say

American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll

American Women Need More Maternity Leave, Access to Pregnancy Care: Poll

Work Shift: Why Purpose-Driven Jobs Pay Less

I used ChatGPT to write a cover letter and pretty much fooled 3 experts - and an A.I. content detector

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