Citizens React, Share Input as Four Day Work Week Idea Gains Steam
The interwebs are abuzz with discussion on the impacts of a four-day workweek on the economy, work culture, and work-life balance. February marked the end … Read more
Work Culture
“I’m Tired of Being Punished for Getting Sick” Workers Lament US Sick Leave Policies
The COVID pandemic did nothing to change the US’s policies surrounding sick leave. Despite the abrupt education we received about infectious diseases, the US still … Read more
Whose Job Is It To Find Coverage for Shifts?
Have you ever worked a menial job where your manager only allowed call-outs if the employee calling out could find coverage for their own shifts? … Read more
When Performing To Standard Isn’t Good Enough
Average used to be acceptable. Society understood that some people would exceed all expectations and shine brightly while a few others would scrape the bottom … Read more
The Privilege Behind Unpaid Internships: Who Benefits and Who Gets Left Behind
Young college grads must do everything possible to land a great job. Having an internship on your resume is a sure-fire way to stand out … Read more
Capitalistic Failure: The Real Reasons Younger Folks Don’t Care About Work
America’s love affair with capitalism is coming to a close. Younger generations scoff at the predatory system, no longer believing it’s the key to happy … Read more
At What Point Do You Make Too Much Money To Take Vacation?
A massive perk to moving up in the workforce is the sweet benefits. Companies offer paid time off, healthcare, and 401K plans to entice skilled … Read more
Unlimited Paid Time Off: Amazing Benefit or Massive Scam?
As companies battle to attract and retain top-tier talent, they develop new benefits to entice workers to join their teams. One of the newer benefits … Read more
Forced Overtime the New Reality for Many US Workers
Though work-life balance is often paraded as the new corporate buzzword, far too many employees don’t enjoy its benefits. Companies only offer work-life balance to … Read more
Employer Wants To Sue When Workers Quit for Better Opportunities
Employers think they own their workers. They have no qualms about unceremoniously laying folks off, but the boss rages and threatens legal action as soon … Read more