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Younger people put far less emphasis on flexible working than older colleagues

Workplace Insight

Workers of all ages and in all regions rank flexibility of location below salary, job security, work enjoyment and career progression. As workers age, they place more importance on salary. Most workers 45 to 54 rank salary as a top priority (62 percent).

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Why more middle class Americans are defining themselves as working class

Work Life

families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. a retail salesperson, increased 2.8% a retail salesperson, increased 2.8% Bureau of Labor Statistics, for example: Rent is up 6.1% Car insurance is up 20.6% Outpatient medical services are up 8.3%

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People are worried about the impact of new tech, but many feel confident it will benefit them

Workplace Insight

This rises to 41 percent for deskless transport/storage workers, while almost one in three (31 percent) deskless workers feel concerned by the loss of control in their roles to automation and AI. This rises to 59 percent for manufacturing deskless workers and 57 percent for retail deskless workers.

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The fastest growing job occupation in the US isn’t what you think it is

Workplace Insight

Although the rise of ecommerce led to a decline in retail jobs and caused concerns at the time, it also supported strong job growth in transportation and warehousing, which has continued ever since. by 2032.

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does salary reflect the type of candidate an employer is seeking, my former coworkers aren’t allowed to talk to me, and more

Ask a Manager

Does salary reflect the type of candidate an employer is looking for? I’ve seen a job for which I seem to tick all the boxes, but the salary is high — a lot higher than what I am currently making. Does the salary reflect the type of candidate that should apply? I work retail and am assigned shoes to wear.

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boss asked me to be “brutally honest,” manager ignores my emails, and more

Ask a Manager

I work for a small retail business cofounded by my sister-in-law. The number agreed upon for part-time workers was 50% off retail. We recently hired a new business manager who is full-time and salaried, like myself. Do not spend 30 hours preparing work as part of a try-out unless you’re paid for it.

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Buyer beware: Read this before you buy that frozen shrimp

Work Life

“If we learn that serious issues may be present in a supplier facility, whether through allegations made or audits, we deploy Walmart investigators to gather facts through on-site visits to facilities or through other means,” Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, said in a statement.

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