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Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say
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Employers need to have conversations about menopause, experts say

“First and foremost, we have to have a culture that fosters safety so that people feel safe to ask for the support that they need,” said Patty Borst from consultancy The Partners Group.

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commuting without a shirt on, asking to end a performance plan early, and more

It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Commuting without a shirt on I have a low-stakes question I’d love your take on. I drive to work on a busy road, and most mornings I see the same man on a bicycle riding to work shirtless. I presume he works in a relatively […] The post commuting without a shirt on, asking to end a performance plan early, and more appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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the recurring dream, the puppets, and other enjoyable ways your behavior changed once you decided to leave your job karrier-hr-s-oktats

the recurring dream, the puppets, and other enjoyable ways your behavior changed once you decided to leave your job

Last month we talked about enjoyable ways your behavior changed once you decided to leave your job — when you could disconnect and stop caring — and here are 12 of my favorite stories you shared. Read these and be inspired! 1. The puppets My mom works as an elementary school teacher and is finally […] The post the recurring dream, the puppets, and other enjoyable ways your behavior changed once you decided to leave your job appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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can I recover from two angry explosions at work? karrier-hr-s-oktats

can I recover from two angry explosions at work?

A reader writes: I’m a senior manager and been in the role for about three years. Last week, during a stressful time at the office, I learned of a serious error from another department that affected a very public part of my work and which could have affected my credibility outside of the company were […] The post can I recover from two angry explosions at work? appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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I’m paranoid of being accused of AI-generated writing

A reader writes: I am a writer/editor for a relatively large organization that invests a significant amount of resources in targeted messaging. Obviously the labor market broadly has been rough on writers and editors over the last few years, and I genuinely enjoy my job, my compensation/benefits, and my team. I am not exaggerating when […] The post I’m paranoid of being accused of AI-generated writing appeared first on Ask a Manager.

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Britain's markets are attracting a generation of highly educated entrepreneurs karrier-hr-s-oktats

Britain's markets are attracting a generation of highly educated entrepreneurs

Approximately one-quarter of the traders in the market have a master’s degree, a PhD, or a medical doctorate, which suggests that the UK market sector is being driven by a new generation of highly educated entrepreneurs, which is unexpected. According to other data, nearly three-quarters of the founders of one of the famous food markets in London have a university degree, and about 95% of them work in their business full-time.

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Tell us: are you a young person in northern England who is having trouble finding employment? karrier-hr-s-oktats

Tell us: are you a young person in northern England who is having trouble finding employment?

In the United Kingdom, approximately 1.16 million young people aged 16 to 24 are neither employed nor in education or training (NEET). A May report warned that this number could rise to 1.25 million by the early 2030s if the government does not intervene urgently. We are particularly interested in the opinions of young people from the north of England who are seeking work or education, so we are looking for people to share their experiences.

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The Guardian's perspective on apprenticeships: young people need assistance in starting their careers | Editorial karrier-hr-s-oktats

The Guardian's perspective on apprenticeships: young people need assistance in starting their careers | Editorial

A new entrants receive a significant portion of their funding from existing employees, which presents a problem. Among young people, 64% do not attend university, and professional internships are crucial for entering the workforce. The shift in funding towards older workers in recent years has contributed to increasing unemployment among young people. The government aims to involve 50,000 new young interns annually by March 2029.

Work & careers | The Guardian
Can I take a day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I am late for work? karrier-hr-s-oktats

Can I take a day off for England’s World Cup game – and what if I am late for work?

On Monday, many fans may have a difficult day ahead if they wake up late or report to work after the Mexico-England match starts at midnight. The match could also last until 4 am if there is a penalty shootout, meaning that workers who watch the match will not have much time to sleep before their alarm goes off. The usual morning rush at work is likely to be slower due to the expected tired workers.

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