Retirement isn’t what it used to be
Unretirement is trending. As the traditional definition morphs, so, too, is the notion that it’s an ending. Tennis legend Serena Williams announced that the 2022 US Open is her last … Read More
Tag: at work
Lessons on thriving with your spouse, sibling as business partners
We can all learn something from these savvy business owners, who just happen to be related. Sound like a nightmare? Think again — these family-minded entrepreneurs weigh in on their … Read More
Can I discipline my employees who are ‘quietly quitting’?
I’ve been hearing a lot about the new term “quiet quitting” where employees just coast, doing the bare minimum to get by. I feel that my team performs that way. … Read More
My co-workers mock me for wearing a mask — is this workplace harassment?
I wear a mask in the office and my colleagues are always teasing me. They think it’s funny but it makes me very uncomfortable. I feel this has become a … Read More
Entrepreneur gets paid to be your bridesmaid
Before you have wedding meltdown number — well, bajillion — call on Jen Glantz, the 34-year-old founder of Bridesmaid for Hire. She’s standing by in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to help brides … Read More
I’m worried I’m going to get laid off — what can I do?
I’ve been employed at my job for many years. We had a management change last year, and since then things have been chaotic. Four of my co-workers over the age … Read More
My boss won’t call out a creepy sales rep — what can I do?
I work as a cashier in a supermarket and one of the sales reps for a big bread distributor comes into the store twice a week. Each time he does, … Read More
Are tattoos or hot-pink hair still taboo in the workplace?
A new study in the Journal of Organizational Behavior has got a lot of ink lately. Titled “Do Employees’ Tattoos Leave a Mark on Customers’ Reactions to Products and Organizations?,” … Read More
Does wearing a mask in a job interview affect my chances?
Many employers are now conducting in-person interviews. I’m willing to work in an office but I’m uncomfortable not wearing a mask. If I show up for the interview wearing a … Read More
Want to work in another country? What you need to consider
In 2013, Heidi Schmidt moved to London to spend nine months opening an office for her employer. Seven years later — with several visa extensions and six office openings in … Read More
