Gen Z pushes back against lazy stereotype by flaunting office jobs in TikTok trend
A recent Wall Street Journal report zeroed in on an uptick in Gen Z workers who are taking to social media to show they are content with their office jobs.
7 steps to better mentoring for life and career: Many 'positive benefits'
Investment firm CEO and author based in Atlanta, Georgia, shares seven thoughtful tips for developing strong mentors in life and career — and why this can be positive for anyone in any job.
Jobless claims rise less than expected to 233,000
The Labor Department on Thursday released new data about unemployment claims amid heightened concerns that the U.S. economy is headed for a recession.
Which industries hired the most workers in July?
The U.S. economy added 114,000 jobs in July, less than expected, as sectors like manufacturing, information and financial activities pulled back on hiring.
US job growth slows to 114K in July while unemployment unexpectedly jumps
The July jobs report released Friday provided a look at the labor market's health as the economy continues to confront high interest rates and inflation.
Private sector job growth slows in July to just 122K, worse than expected
Hiring by private U.S. companies rose less than forecasted in July, a sign that the labor market is starting to slow in the face of higher interest rates.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
A new survey published by Bamboo HR shows that one-quarter of bosses admitted to implementing return-to-office mandates in order to get workers to quit.
Hot career trend ‘hushed hybrid' has managers choosing the employees who have flex work arrangements
A viral trend called "hushed hybrid" involves managers deciding when and how their employees work — whether that's remote from home or in the office. Job experts weighed in.
Companies are beefing up 'emotional salary' to address today's disengaged workers
What is an "emotional salary"? Today, it's a buzz word in job hunting and human resources circles for perks beyond salary as companies address worker disengagment. Here's what to know.
Passed over for a promotion? These might be the reasons why
Career experts shared intriguing insights into why certain workers are not getting promoted on the job — and how employees can navigate these experiences in the workplace.
TikTok users host live 'co-working' sessions on social media app during business hours
TikTok users are going live on the social media app to "co-work" with others across the globe daily. Two psychiatrists shared insights into the trend from their perspectives.
Private sector job growth slows in June to just 150K, worse than expected
Hiring by private U.S. companies rose less than forecasted in June, a sign that the labor market is starting to slow in the face of higher interest rates.
The 'Great Hesitation': Fewer Americans are switching jobs lately as labor market cools
A new report published by Bank of America Institute shows that fewer Americans are switching jobs, a trend that has been dubbed the "Great Hesitation."
States with the happiest hourly workers -- and those with the unhappiest
A new study from workforce platform Deputy identifies which states and professions have the happiest frontline workers, and those that have the most work to do.
Want an AI career? These colleges offer degrees for the best chance
A new study shows which U.S. colleges offer the highest-paying and most employable bachelor's degrees for students seeking a career in artificial intelligence
Why are 25% of Gen Zers bringing their parents on job interviews with them? Experts weigh in
A new survey found that 25% of job-seeking Gen Zers are bringing their parents with them on job interviews. Human resource professionals weighed in on this trend.
May job growth boosted by strong hiring in the government, health care
Job growth rose faster than expected in May, thanks to a flurry of hiring within the government and the health care sectors, Labor Department data shows.
Workplace learning expert explains how to bolster new skills to keep up with AI, Gen Z
Taylor Blake from Degreed said job candidates must adopt a lifelong learning mindset to challenge data that could indicate tech advantages for Gen Z.
White-collar workers are struggling to find jobs as the labor market slows
A new report published by Vanguard shows the hiring rate for white-collar workers earning more than $100,000 has slowed to the lowest level since 2014.
IKEA to open virtual store in Roblox – and pay employees real money
IKEA is looking to hire 10 real-life, paid employees for its virtual store in the video game Roblox. "The Co-Worker Game" on the platform will launch June 24.