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'Silence Preferred, Obedience Required': Internet Rages Over Harsh Nanny Ad from London Family
A London family's extreme nanny ad for their New York-bound twins has gone viral, sparking a debate about domestic work ethical standards. Read more on the story here.
Inside Starbucks' Drastic 'Turnaround': More Staff, Fewer Machines as Sales Slide
The company plans to hire additional employees across 1,500 to 2,000 US stores by May, expanding to 3,000 by year-end.
Man Who Earned $150K Working 2 Full-Time And 4 Part-Time Jobs Simultaneously Shares Tips To Avoid Burnout
"Overemployed" Americans have made as much as $1 million annually across their jobs
'I Need To Speak To An American, I Need Someone With B*lls!': Customer Service Rep Quits Job After Abusive Calls
"I need to speak to a proper American who speaks English!" blurted the customer, and even commented that the representative was "stupid".
Toronto Rent Is Out Of Control: Landlords Advertising Closets and Living Room Floors For $750 And Up
The unprecedented rental crisis in Toronto is marked by soaring rent prices and exploitative practices like renting out shared living rooms and wardrobes.
How A Recruiter's Gamble On A Rejected Applicant Led To The Hiring Of A Star Team Leader
Heyam Abdalrahman, a seasoned talent acquisition manager, shares a compelling story of how taking a chance on a persistent candidate led to a successful hire.
UK Receptionist Who Can't Pronounce Name Of Law Firm Is Laid Off After A Week
Miss J Earle lost an employment tribunal claim after she was fired for failing to say the name of her law firm.
7 Recruiters You Should Know If You Want A Tech Job On Wall Street
By bridging the gap between Big Tech and finance, these recruiters are driving innovation and efficiency on Wall Street. This promises a tech-driven future for finance.
Women Earn More Than Men in 42 US Cities, Here Are the Top 10
While there is still a difference in pay between the sexes in the US, there are also many cities with gender parity and a higher earning capacity for women.
Woman Says She Was Rejected From Job Due To Her Tattoos: Sparks Discussion For Client Facing Roles
Despite being told that her rejection was due to a lack of experience, Ash Putnam believes that employers judge candidates on their appearance.
5 Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out To Your Employer Under 7 Seconds
Studies show that recruiters would extend a job offer after an interview in less than a month - measured at an average of 24 days.
3 Tips To Build Up Your 'F**k You Fund' For When You Want To Quit
Instead of relying on monthly wages and being trapped or exposed to a negative environment, the "f*ck you fund" supports workers by eliminating financial barriers.
Employer Turns Down 'Excellent' Applicant Due To 5 -Year Break: Why Gap Years Shouldn't Matter
While career gaps can still lead to rejections, there has been a hike in recruiters who welcome lengthy gaps in employment.
Lawyer Explains Why Termination Meetings Are Short and 3 Questions To Ask When Fired
The UK is witnessing a rapid increase of contract terminations and final meetings are being cut short to avoid liabilities.
The US remains the best country to be a women entrepreneur
London overtakes NYC as the best city to be a woman entrepreneur, but the US remains top of the global leaderboard.
AI's Impact on the job market and the changing landscape of work
AI's impact on the job market is debated as leaders like Arvind Krishna and Sam Altman see opportunities, while experts warn of potential disruptions, urging social issue resolution.
Major new study reveals 72% of companies have now mandated a return to the workplace
A major new study has revealed that 72 per cent of companies globally have now mandated a return to the workplace, with 42 per cent now reporting a higher level of employee attrition.
What businesses should know about the Employee Relations Bill
The Employee Relations (Flexible Working) Bill aims to enable more people to request flexible working, giving them the legal right, even though they are not legally entitled to receive it.
UK firms need to overhaul their thinking on older workers, according to recruitment firm
Recruitment firm, Robert Half, has cautioned that the UK could face the same skills challenge in the next few years without an overhaul of skills development.
How can employers gain the edge when recruiting Gen Z talent?
Employers have adapted job role specifications, engaged more actively in social media, created employer value propositions and shifted recruitment strategies to better attract, engage and retain the brightest young talent.
Stop working on your commute – it doesn't benefit anyone
The extension of work into commute time reflects the presence of an intrusive and pernicious "always-on" culture.
Business economists worry about possible recession in 2020
Part of the drop-off in optimism reflects growing worries about what Trump's get-tough approach on trade might do to U.S. growth prospects.
Fired worker had 'called in sick and posted pictures of month-long Indian holiday to Facebook'
Australian worker went to wedding in India after telling bosses he was unable to attend work due to illness.
Horrible Bosses: 1 in 10 Brits have imagined killing their boss
Study finds construction workers atop those harbouring murderous thoughts followed by media professionals.
'Spare a thought for us millennials': Brits are back in work and it's just too much to bear
It's the end of the Christmas period and millions of employees across Britain are already back in work.
Better than money? The top ten things we look for in a new job
When it comes to finding the perfect job, new research suggests it's not all about the money.
Over third of UK firms not training hiring managers to ditch 'unconscious bias'
The problem of hiring bias may fester on with many organisations still not taking active steps to tackle it, new research finds.
Number of EU nurses registering to work in Britain plummets following Brexit vote
Figures indicate that applications fell by nearly 90% in the 12 months to September.
Japanese company rewards non-smokers by giving them extra paid holidays
A Japanese company has offered its employees six days of paid time off after they complained their colleagues were taking too long for cigarette breaks.
US job openings slip in August yet remain near record high
Data suggests the American job market was healthy but a little less active in August with employers advertising plenty of job openings.