Hacker NewsOct 20, 2023
American Employees Reinvent the Sick Day
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/bosses-have-a-problem-people-are-actually-using-sick-days-d45b5f9a
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Americans Have Finally Started Calling In Sick

Younger employees especially are calling in sick more than they used to, and some employers say it’s costing them money

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 Hacker NewsSep 15, 2023
5:01 And Done: No One Wants to Schmooze After Work
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/work-happy-hours-office-culture-4c901cfb
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5:01 and Done: No One Wants to Schmooze After Work

Office happy hours, client dinners and other after-hours work gatherings lose their luster as more people feel the pull of home

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 Hacker NewsJul 6, 2023
Americans Have Quit Quitting Their Jobs
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-have-quit-quitting-their-jobs-4feda9bb
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Americans Have Quit Quitting Their Jobs

The rate at which workers are voluntarily leaving employers is approaching prepandemic levels

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