Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired

Starbucks tells workers to get back in the office or risk being fired

Starbucks is giving its employees a jolt - and it has nothing to do with caffeine. The coffee giant is reportedly telling corporate employees to return to the office - or risk getting fired. Toni Waterman has more.

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Business / Economics

How to thrive at work if your older boss expects hustle culture

For young professionals working under older bosses, navigating hustle culture can be challenging but not impossible. (Shutterstock) By Sorin Rizeanu, University of Victoria Portia from the comedy-drama series The White Lotus is the epitome of Generation Z. As the assistant for a self-absorbed heiress, she embodies both the strengths and flaws of the younger generation: perpetually connected to the digital world, brimming with intelligence and full […]

September 18, 2024 36

Lifestyle

Pets give companionship, cuddles and joy – and also unavoidable stresses

Pets can bring joy and companionship, as well as financial worries, loss and logistical challenges. Dann Tardif/Stone via Getty Images By Emily Hemendinger, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Owning a pet can be a roller coaster. There are the highs, like when your dog greets you with a full-body wiggle when you return home, or when your cat purrs loudly as you cuddle next to one […]

May 23, 2024 20

Business / Economics

Namibia’s digital nomad visa takes lead over South Africa’s

South Africa is following in Namibia's footsteps. This as the country is planning a policy reform with new visa regulations. SA is introducing the digital nomad visa for remote work if earnings exceed R1 million. Bloomberg News reports that a point-based system will replace the critical skills list, with criteria set for publication by the end of April. Also, requirements for police clearance certificates and other documents are being relaxed. […]

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