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Fury As Employee Gets Job Offer Pulled After Asking for $1 Pay Increase
"Rescinding a job offer happens more often than you think for a variety of reasons," human resources consultant Nina Ross told Newsweek.
What Gen Z Wants: 6 Ways to Attract the Best Young Talent
Sociologist, author and work-life fulfillment expert Dr. Tracy Brower uncovers what employers can do to attract Gen Z talent.
How Organizations Can Support 2SLGBTQPIA+ Employees Beyond Pride
Consultant and executive coach Brandy L. Simula, Ph.D. describes how companies can support 2SLGBTQPIA+ employees year-round and create an inclusive environment.
I Quit Stripping for a Normal Job. Now I Might Go Back
I wanted to choose my mental health over money. But after quitting, I still felt stuck.
Internet Shocked as Worker Claims Boss Forgot To Tell Him He Was Fired
"Everyone should always have a plan for what to do in case they get fired or laid off tomorrow," one social media user commented.
Worker Discovers Her 'Dream Job' Is Doomed, so She Bought the Business
"I found out about 3 weeks ago they planned to close it down," said Ruth Curtis, who is taking on the business herself.
Breaking Down the 4 Communication Styles in the Workplace
Learn how to identify and engage with passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive and assertive communication styles.
Worker Called 'Unprofessional' by Boss for Answering Call When Drunk Backed
"Intervening solely based on an employee being drunk without any legal ramifications is an unwarranted invasion of personal choices," an expert told Newsweek.
Boss's Reason for Texting Employee's Wife Dragged: 'Just Plain Wrong'
"Emergency contacts are meant for emergencies only, not for unnecessary interference," an employment expert told Newsweek.
Wedding Caterer Reveals What Happened After Bride Gave Her Wrong Date
Emmy Rener, the co-owner of Sophisticated Spreads, told Newsweek that the situation was "what my nightmares are made of."
In Workplace Communications, More Is Less
Do you overexplain your ideas at work? It's often best to be concise. Here are five ways to be both brief and effective when communicating.
Teacher's Response to Being Left Waiting 20 Mins for Job Interview Cheered
The job candidate was "right in their instinct" to leave as "this may be a potentially toxic work environment," one workplace expert told Newsweek.
Worker Planning to Start Side Job During Office Hours Splits Views: 'Fired'
"Other coworkers who've been here for 15-20 years are doing all manner of things [at work]: looking for new houses, listening to podcasts," the poster wrote.
Should You Disclose a Disability to a New or Potential Employer?
Many job applications give you the option to disclose whether you have a disability. In many cases, it can be helpful to be open about it. Here's why.
I Spent the Weekend With a Notorious Teen Killer
I'd had a nightmare about her eyes. Those dark black shark eyes looking at me.
Recruiter Reveals Best Question Job Candidate Ever Asked During Interview
Recruiting consultant Mike Peditto told Newsweek that asking questions during a job interview should not be viewed as "a last second sales pitch."
I Experienced Burnout From Being a Black Principal in America
I was wrestling, yet again, with the reality of being Black in America. I was exhausted by existing.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Knowing When It's Time To Quit
Career coach and author Octavia Goredema explores when a job is salvageable and when it's time to walk away.
Internet Split Over Whether 40-Year-Old Man Being a Student Is a 'Red Flag'
Some thought the perennial scholarship student was "living the dream," while others accused him of taking opportunities away from other people.
Fury as Boss Lists Why Worker Can't Get 10 Percent Raise—'Gambled and Lost'
"Bossman saved 5-10 percent by not giving me my raise, and now he'll have to hire my replacement at market rate, which would be +20 percent," the Redditor wrote.
I Left Law School With $100,000 Debt. My Student Loan Has Been Forgiven
Now, I can focus those funds on supporting the things my children need.
'Punch In The Gut': Two Teachers On Having To Work Second Jobs To Get By
"It feels like I work non-stop and most of that money goes on the bare necessities. It has definitely got more challenging," Cassie Head told Newsweek.