Work Culture Archives - Partners in Fire

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The Job Market Today: Who Benefits and Who Gets Left Behind?

A cursory glance at any job board implies that companies are desperate for workers. New listings appear daily for positions spanning multiple industries. But some … Read more

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The Broken Social Contract: No Point In Working Hard for Someone Else

At one point, work meant something. We’d put in our hours, and in return, we’d make enough money to have a decent standard of living, … Read more

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An AI Travesty: This Workers Was Denied a Job Due To Their Birthday

Automation is taking our jobs and preventing us from getting new ones. It’s taken over jobs in fields from writing to human resources, making it … Read more

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Should Workers Contribute to the Boss’s Christmas Gifts?

There are lots of reasons why employees would pool their money together. They may want to donate to a colleague in need, contribute a joint … Read more

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Surviving an Economy Without Stable Jobs

The old advice on how to succeed in life no longer works for everyone. In the past, workers knew they’d always have a job if … Read more

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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

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“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

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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

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Workers Share Their Top Reasons for Quiet Quitting

Quiet Quitting is more than a buzzword. Millions of people have given up on the idea that hard work brings success. Instead, they do the … Read more

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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