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China Youth Unemployment Crisis Is Leading Many to “Pretend” to Work

Due to issues of unemployment, the youth in China are paying to attend fake workspaces where they can pretend to be employed. ...

Are We About to Witness a Spike in Gen Z Dropouts Exploring Entrepreneurship?

Featured - August 08, 2025

We may soon see more Gen Z dropouts turn side hustles into businesses of their own, considering the declining lack of faith in college degrees. ...

AT&T’s Full-Time RTO Policy and Stance on Workplace Loyalty Stuns Employees

AT&T’s full-time RTO policy was already being met with resistance, but the CEO’s message of a market-based culture has disappointed workers. ...

The 996 Culture Debate: Are 72-Hour Workweeks The Future?

Drawing from China’s outlawed “996 culture,” Silicon Valley startups debate switching to 12-hour workdays, six days a week. ...

Standard Chartered’s Hybrid Work Policy Promotes Individual Responsibility

Standard Chartered’s hybrid work policy sets the financial institution apart from competitors who are turning to RTO policies with vigor. ...

What to do when candidate only wants remote work?

Employee Benefits - August 03, 2025

HR expert Jane Harper addresses a rising trend of candidates accepting onsite jobs, then demanding remote work. Learn how to handle it with clarity. ...

Intel layoffs in 2025: A cultural overhaul or a risky reset?

Employee Benefits - July 25, 2025

Unlike previous Intel layoffs, which offered severance or buyouts, the 2025 job cuts provide no such safety net. ...

Is AI Set to Become a Baseline Skill Within the Workplace?

Featured - July 23, 2025

Tech experts and business leaders have hinted at the possibility that AI will soon become a baseline skill within the workplace in the coming years. ...

Does Social Media Usage Present a Career Risk for Employees?

Featured - July 22, 2025

Many workers believe using social media comes with a career risk, but ignoring these platforms can also be detrimental to one’s career. ...

Many Gen Z Workers Regret College Degrees, Uncertain of What Lies Ahead

Featured - July 21, 2025

Gen Zers are regretting their college degrees, with some wishing they had invested in a more lucrative industry, while others regret higher education. ...

Walmart Layoffs: Inside the 2025 Restructure for Lean Operations

Walmart layoffs 2025: Why are tariffs, inflation forcing Walmart job cuts US, gutting store support jobs, training roles? ...

What Is the Gen Z Stare and How Is It Affecting the Workplace?

The debate around the Gen Z stare has highlighted another aspect of the generational divide that exists within the workplace. ...

UK’s 4-Day Workweek Pilot Ends in Success—A New Era Awaits

Featured - July 09, 2025

The UK 4-day workweek pilot program has achieved a “100% success rate” as all participants decided to adopt shorter workweeks. ...

AI Is Now Making Hiring and Firing Decisions at Many Organizations

To highlight our current overreliance on AI, a new report revealed that AI is now making firing and layoff decisions for managers. ...

What Is the Polyworking Trend and Is It an HR Concern?

Featured - July 06, 2025

The Polyworking trend isn’t a new phenomenon, but half of US workers admit to seeing it as an essential way to earn and stay afloat. ...

Understanding the 2020 National Minimum Wage in the UK

Compensation - June 26, 2025

The National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK set the legal baseline for worker pay, ensuring fair compensation across industries. In April 202...