Work
The latest on work. Unemployment is a big indicator of the state of the economy. Since the beginning, Newsweek has covered the economy and the impact of workers on the economy. Additionally, in this modern technological age, with more and more workers opting to work from the home, the state of work has dramatically changed, and Newsweek has been covering those changes as they have taken shape.
The truth about hybrid work (hint: it's messy—and it's not going away)
It's changing the nature of work and management in surprising ways and rippling through the economy and much of society.
Fury at bride calling estranged brother with "incredibly selfish" request
After five years of ghosting her sibling, the bride got in touch just a few weeks before her wedding, but she had an ulterior motive.
The 12 best skills to put on your resume (plus examples)
Including the right hard and soft skills can make or break your resume. Learn which skills to pick and how to showcase them.
Outrage as woman "said no" to mom asking to swap Christmas annual leave
"When it comes to divvying up vacation time, it's like the Wild West," business expert Kraig Kleeman told Newsweek.
Internet in shock at teacher's insane daily routine: "I would cry"
The viral TikTok clip has racked up 3.3 million views so far, with one user writing: "3:55 sounds like a new sort of hell."
You shouldn't sit for more than 4 hours per day, according to chiropractor
"The long and short of it is this: if you sit a ton, your body will hurt," said Tom Oddo, a chiropractor based in New York City.
Boss demanding worker doesn't attend wife's hospital emergency sparks fury
Despite his wife being taken to the emergency room, the employee's manager chastised him for rushing out the door.
A Labor Day speech for the ages: MLK on the meaning and purpose of work
Martin Luther King Jr.'s clarion call for excellence is rarely heard in our pulpits, let alone our classrooms, today.
Retired parents admitting they're "screwing over" their kids sparks debate
"There was also hostility from young people who accurately understand my generation's failure to share the wealth," u/MozeDad told Newsweek.
Boss cutting worker's hours due to "cheap" vehicle purchase slammed
"That manager needs a reality check," suggested one expert.
Woman's employer banned her pink hair, so she wears "terrible wigs"
"It's dehumanizing that I can't be accepted at face value because my hair is a non-traditional color," Emily Benschoter told Newsweek.
Work coach reveals 3 ways to perfect your resume to land your dream job
"I started helping people job-search because I don't want others to feel the heartbreak I went through in that challenging process," the expert told Newsweek.
Woman cries as she reveals why yet another job rejected her: "Denied"
"The job hunt has been a super-emotionally and mentally taxing experience for me," Spencer Bryant, from Nashville, Tennessee, told Newsweek.
Boss excluding worker from office birthday tradition slammed: "Forgotten"
The snub came despite the fact that the employee had mentioned their birthday to their boss just a day earlier.
Snoring dog is caught taking a nap while on the job: "Hardly working"
"It's pretty funny to see a dog, especially a working dog, snoring on the job," Jet's owner, Jack Cullinane, from Australia, told Newsweek.
How worker ensured colleague got $120k pay cut cheered: "Transfer approved"
One comment said: "When a side hustle becomes your only hustle. That's no hustle."
Worker furious over 18-cent raise from billionaire employer sparks debate
Several Reddit users were sympathetic towards the worker in the latest post, with one writing: "Your best raise is actually leaving."
Fury over "invasive" boss demanding access to worker's personal laptop
"No way am I giving anyone access to my personal machine," one commenter said.
Worker shares one of the worst things about starting new job in viral clip
Several social media users could relate to the employee's dilemma in the latest viral post, with one writing "I always escape to my car..."
Man demanding wife return to work against therapist's advice sparks debate
"She thought I was pushing her too hard to go back to work before she and her therapist thought she was ready," explained the husband.
Worker's reason for quitting job after first shift praised: "good luck"
"The old bait-and-switch tactic," wrote one Reddit user, while another said "She's lucky you called her. I would have left and never looked back."
Employee refusing to delete negative review after revoked job offer backed
At-will employment means that an employer can change the terms of employment with no notice or consequence.
Woman urged to reject job after spotting note on resume about her looks
"Should I find this insulting?" the woman wrote while sharing a photo of the handwritten comment on her resume.
Why having a dog in the office improves employees quality of life
Over 50 percent of employees with dogs would prefer it if they could bring their pets to work, according to a 2019 survey by the American Heart Society.
Man charges company who fired him 10x hourly rate after asking for help
"I still have hard feelings, but money's money so I said yes," the employee told Newsweek.
Subway launches investigation as injured worker claims they can't visit ER
A Subway spokesperson said the company is "working to get more information" about what a supervisor told the employee.
Company's "stop crying" sign in employee bathroom stuns internet
"I firmly believe it was placed there due to the high frequency of truly stressed servers working long hours," a server told Newsweek.
How to avoid workplace chat app challenges
Leadership communications coach Joel Schwartzberg breaks down when to send a chat vs. an email and best practices for workplace chat apps.
Heavily pregnant nurse reveals why she's still working 12-hour shifts
"The fact is, the U.S. as a whole offers little support to pregnant and postpartum employees," labor nurse Sarah told Newsweek.
You can now get paid $17K just to play UNO for a month
The successful applicant will be paid to play UNO for four hours a day, four days a week for four weeks.
