No workplace schedule is perfect. It’s probably impossible for a worker to punch in and punch out on the dot daily. So there’s some leniency when employees can leave and when their time on the job becomes overtime. To implement overtime policies better, some places might ask employees to report to managers if they’re working…
A 44-story high-rise skyscraper recently sold for $3.6 million, a fraction of its 2006 price, reflecting declining demand in the North American office market amid an emerging telecommuting trend. The former AT&T Center, one of the tallest towers in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, which sold for $205 million in 2006, just changed hands again earlier this month. The 1.46 million-square-foot building…
Everyone wants something different in a relationship, so the couples that last are the ones where goals and beliefs align well and people are willing to compromise on the right things. But a healthy relationship also requires some boundaries and perhaps a “line in the sand” for one partner to not take advantage of the…
Working a 9-to-5 from an office with zero flexibility is a thing of the past. This employer has just proven exactly that, highlighting his no-need-to-explain-why-you-need-a-holiday policy. Showing how he candidly approved his staff’s vacation, he also discussed how he trusted his team to get the job done regardless of how they chose to do it….
Sometimes you end up developing an almost instinctive dislike of someone in a specific profession because of a handful of bad experiences. However, there do seem to be careers that naturally attract the absolutely worst people. Someone asked “Which occupations are filled with people who have the worst personality?” and netizens shared their experiences. From…
Having a cup of coffee at work might seem like a simple concept – until you become responsible for everyone’s fix. In a post on the popular subreddit ‘Malicious Compliance,’ platform user SarraSimFan recalled the time when she found herself unexpectedly tasked with operating the office coffee maker despite having no experience with or interest…
An American server was sacked from her job after scoring a whopping $10,000 tip, sparking a stir among co-workers who missed out on the cash frenzy, and lawsuit threats. Linsey Huff, who also goes by the last name Boyd, a waitress from Michigan, was fired after receiving the bonus of a lifetime but refused to tell on…
Tipping culture in the US, while customary, can often be seen as inconvenient due to its ambiguity and non-budget-friendly cost. A woman highlighted the issue but also sparked controversy in the process after explaining why she didn’t tip her hairdresser. Justice, a personal trainer from Chicago, USA, stirred up some heated debates about tipping when…
Even the hardest-working superheroes need their annual leave to recharge their capes and conquer the next adventure, as exemplified when an Aussie worker quit his job after receiving a baffling text message from his boss demanding him to cancel his trip to his brother’s wedding. Michael Sanz, a virtual assistant recruitment and management expert from West Footscray,…
