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States Where the Most Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
The Great Resignation isn’t over. While tens of millions left their jobs during the pandemic, the labor market appears to be coming off the boil slowly as recession fears have convinced more workers to stay put. Still, people are always eager…
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Starbucks Demands Corporate Staff Return to the Office Or Risk Being Fired
While Starbucks is sticking to a three-day in-office work week, they’re getting serious about corporate employees showing up when they say they’re going to. Skipping your mandated three days can have serious consequences, too. When Does the Rule Go Into…
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10 Reasons Why 20% of Americans Say They’ll Never Retire
While according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people age 70 and older made up only 5.8% of the labor force in 2023, that could change soon. In a poll this July, 1 in 5 Americans think they may never retire —…
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22 Companies That Are Demanding Workers Return to the Office
For everyone tapping away at their keyboard while laying back at the beach, we’ve got bad news: some workplaces are determined to get your rear back in an uncomfortable office chair under bad fluorescent lighting. A whopping 8 in 10…
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Home Depot To Make All Corporate Employees Work an Actual Store Shift
In a surprising but not unheard-of move, Home Depot will require its out-of-store employees to work some in-store shifts. This is in the midst of a sales decline, so clearly, some very specific moves are being made. What’s Changed at Home Depot? Now,…
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Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Fires Employees For Misusing $25 Meal Perk
Mark Zuckerberg and his company, Meta (formerly known as Facebook), are always making news. Today, it’s because the company fired multiple employees for allegedly abusing an employee perk that granted them meal credits if they were working in the office…
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The Surprising First Jobs of 17 U.S. Presidents
To become commander-in-chief, one might think you need to be highly educated with plenty of political experience. And while that’s often true, not all American presidents went straight from diapers…
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11 Presidents Who Came From Humble Beginnings
It takes a lot of money to run for president and win, and indeed some people who have tried to reach the land’s highest office have come from wealthy backgrounds.…
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20 Companies Where the Ratio of CEO to Average Worker Pay Is Insane
The disparity between CEO compensation and the average worker’s pay is a hot-button issue in today’s corporate world. In some companies, the gap is so vast that it raises questions about equity…
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28 Biggest Worker Strikes in U.S. History
U.S. labor history stretches back to 1768 when New York tailors protested a cut in wages; the first union formed in 1794 among shoemakers in Philadelphia. As times changed, work…
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24 States That Hiked the Minimum Wage in 2024 (and One That’s Getting a Raise Soon)
From cost of living adjustments to legislative plans to reach a certain wage by a particular year, half of the U.S. states raised their minimum wages in 2024. And while…
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Career Goals: 23 Jobs That Pay Over $200K
In today’s economy, landing a job that pays over $200,000 a year is a far-fetched dream for most people. While most of these roles often require years of advanced education,…
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‘Couldn’t Find Parking’: 10 Hilarious Excuses for Missing Work That People Have Actually Used
When calling out “sick” won’t cut it, sometimes you have to get creative. But among the multitude of imaginative reasons for missing work, some of the wildest excuses people have…
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9 Jobs That Still Offer Traditional Pensions
A traditional pension (also known as a defined-benefit plan) guarantees a specific monthly benefit at retirement that’s typically based on salary and years of service. But in today’s job market,…
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Cruise Employees Share What It’s ACTUALLY Like To Work on a Cruise Ship
Boasting relaxation, adventure, and all-inclusive amenities, it’s no wonder that cruises rank among the most sought-after vacation choices. But while they attract millions of travelers each year, the realities for…
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Here’s How Much the Highest Paid Actors of 2023 Raked In
While many of us were juggling bills and living paycheck to paycheck in 2023, the crème de la crème of Hollywood’s acting world were laughing all the way to the…
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10 Major Mistakes People Make Starting a Small Business
The path to bringing your small business dreams into reality requires proper planning every step of the way. If it were easy to start a business without a strategy, everyone…
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Why You Should Never Discuss Your Salary With Coworkers
Discussing salary among colleagues used to be a major faux pas — and even though you have the right to communicate with coworkers about your wages under the National Labor…
