The interview process is a long and arduous one for both sides, really, and the last thing anyone wants is for their time to be wasted after such a long process. The relief that comes after simultaneously finally securing a role or finally having someone to fill an empty position on the team is understated, […]
This employee secured a bonus for their performance from his employer, which he had worked tirelessly for over the last period. Meanwhile, his coworker had been wasting much of her time on their phone, turning in her work late, and just generally being a deadweight in the office. When the coworker learned the employee had […]
Almost certainly, at some point, those working shift work, or in other jobs where timesheets need to be kept, have been told by some manager not to “bother” reporting time that they worked over their shift because it’s “inconvenient” for them to report it. Sometimes, this comes in the form of being told that it […]
When dealing with a toxic boss, some might tell you to bite your tongue when you try to complain about them to HR, or even other coworkers. If you’re thinking that your boss is not doing their job correctly, in addition to simply treating the employees under them like garbage, you might be doing other […]
AI will test your company’s health and wellness strategy—here’s how you can prepare. The immense potential of artificial intelligence has become one of today’s most popular business talking points. But there is dramatic disparity between the AI perspectives of corporate leadership and their workers. Sixty-five percent of HR leaders believe AI will positively impact human capital […]
Those of us who had the misfortune of working a minimum wage job in retail or at a restaurant know how much those places of work try to take advantage of their employees. Usually, it comes in the form of attempting to get employees to work more for less money, which 90% of the time […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Opinion Columnists Dan Fumano: The F-bomb episode at Vancouver city council represented a rare public display of acrimony between members of the same party. It didn’t come out of nowhere Get the latest from Dan Fumano straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Oct 24, 2024 • Last updated 2 hours […]
This is a guest post by Arvind Jain, a former Google engineer and serial entrepreneur. He is currently cofounder and CEO of Glean, a platform that aims to help people find the information they need to be happier and more productive at work. As one of the largest generations — they make up one-fourth of […]
No one wants to get booted from their job unexpectedly, but these people had some pretty embarrassing reasons for losing their jobs! Have you ever had one of those friends who will tell you the wildest story you’ve ever heard, and then expect you to take their side even though they’re clearly wrong? A lot […]
After reading through many work horror stories over the internet, we have come to the conclusion that you should never fully trust your employer—especially if they’re paying you minimum wage for a very demanding job. Or if they’re a “mom and pop” operation with no HR. If you get into any uncomfortable situation, even if […]