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Etiquette Expert: Avoid Wearing Shorts To Work
At my high school there was a phenomenon commonly referred to as "getting Schenked." Despite the sound, it wasn't an act of violence. It meant you got called out or even punished for being out of dress code by one of the school's administrative assistants,...
Why Lifelong Learning Is Essential For Career Success
By continuously updating your skills and knowledge, you can stay relevant and adaptable to industry changes. Continuing education not only enhances your professional abilities but also contributes to personal growth. Whether you are aiming to secure your current job,...
5 Work Perks That Everyone Should Look Out For
It’s a great time to be on the hunt for a new job, because most organizations are offering large numbers of perks to attract and retain employees—and you can be the beneficiary of this trend. It’s all because of the talent shortage. Employers are struggling to find...
India: Unions Demand Tweaks In Gig Workers’ Bill
Suggesting changes to the proposed Gig Workers Bill, likely to be introduced in the ensuing legislature session, trade unions in Karnataka have sought equal representation on the Gig Workers Welfare Board “in the true spirit and letter of tripartism”. While the mode...
FTC: Arise Misled Gig Workers About How Much Money They Could Make
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform. Arise Virtual Solutions reached a settlement with the FTC, agreeing to pay $7 million to workers the FTC says were harmed...
My Boss Won’t Stop Bringing Up Age
I am a 50-year-old technology worker. My boss is in her early 40s. She has made comments that are not my business about co-workers in their 60s who she says “should retire.” Needless to say I’m not too far behind those folks in age. I get Botox, filler, color my hair,...
UK Hybrid Work: Spike In Network Security Threats
More than two-thirds (69%) of UK organisations have seen an uptick in network security threats over the past 18 months, with nearly three-quarters regarding cyber security threats as the biggest networking challenge they currently face, and 85% regarding remote and...
Rescuing Diversity From The DEI Backlash
At IBM, the holistic approach extends beyond company walls to deepening the talent well from which it can draw. For example, its SkillsBuild free education programme focuses on communities that have traditionally been under-represented in the tech sector. And in 2016,...
