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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Travel Troubles: How a Government Shutdown Could Spoil Your Holiday Trips

Are you planning to fly somewhere for the holidays? A government shutdown might mess up your plans if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday night. This could mean big changes at airports. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a busy time, with about 40 million people

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

AT&T Brings Staff Back to Offices Full-Time in 2025

After a year of hybrid work, AT&T is telling its U. S. employees to put on their business attire and head back to the office five days a week starting in January 2025. The telecom giant, based in Dallas, is making this shift after CEO John Stankey previously required staff to be on-site at least thr

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Remote Federal Work in the Crosshairs: Trump's Plan to End Telework

Donald Trump, the soon-to-be president, is upset about a deal that lets federal workers keep doing their jobs from home. He thinks it's a bad idea and wants to stop it. The agreement, made by the Social Security Administration, lets workers telecommute until 2029. Trump doesn't like this and thinks

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Dec 16 2024BUSINESS

The Dark Side of Top Performers: How High Achievers Can Hurt Team Spirit

Ever wondered how superstars at work might be affecting their colleagues? A recent study reveals that when employees start to compare their performance with these "stars, " it can lead to trouble. The study uses something called social comparison theory to explain this. As regular employees get clos

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

How Age Bias Affects Employee Speech: Aged Friends' Experiences Matter

Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis

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Dec 13 2024BUSINESS

Artificial Intelligence: Singapore Workers' Fear and Uncertainty

In Singapore, it seems that while many workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs, they're keeping it quiet. According to a recent report by Slack, 52% of workers in Singapore are already using AI, but a surprising 45% of them feel uncomfortable telling their managers about it. The

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Workplaces That Truly Embrace Diversity: 2025's Standouts

In the ever-evolving world of work, diversity isn't just a buzzword—it's a key to success. Companies that welcome people from all walks of life, from different ages and races to various genders and sexual orientations, are not only doing the right thing but also boosting their business. About 80% of

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

The Vanishing Workers: Federal Office Ghost Towns

Have you ever wondered where federal workers are these days? According to Senator Joni Ernst, a whopping 94% of them are either out of sight or working remotely, long after the pandemic has ended. DC's federal buildings are a ghost town, with a measly 12% occupancy rate. What's the deal with all th

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Starbucks Faces Scheduling Snag Due to Vendor's Ransomware Woes

Imagine you're a barista at Starbucks, eagerly checking your schedule for the week. But hold on, something's not right. Your usual platform to view and manage your shifts is down. Why? A ransomware attack has hit one of Starbucks' software vendors, causing a major hiccup. Starbucks is working hard

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Nov 26 2024BUSINESS

Macy’s Finds Hidden Expenses: A Surprise before the Holidays

Imagine this: Macy’s just found out someone hid up to $154 million in expenses over the last few years. This mistake was made by a single employee, now gone, who was in charge of accounting for small package delivery costs. The company found out while preparing quarterly results, which showed sales

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