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More Workers Push Back as Return-to-Office Mandates Intensify
YURII MASLAK / Shutterstock.com The FlexJobs 2025 State of the Workforce Report is here, and it highlights a sharp rise in employers calling people back on-site, along with an equally sharp rise in return-to-office (RTO) pushback from employees. Based on a survey of more than 3,000 U.S. professionals conducted in August 2025, the findings show that workers are increasingly unwilling…
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10 States Where Manufacturing Jobs Stand to Grow the Most
Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com The United States is undergoing a manufacturing revival, driven by efforts to reshore critical industries, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand domestic employment. Yet how many jobs this resurgence will actually create remains unclear. A recent study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projected demand for up to 3.8 million new manufacturing workers between 2024 and 2033……
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Why American Workers Are ‘Coffee Badging’ Their Way Through Hybrid Jobs
Nestor Rizhniak / Shutterstock.com Coffee badging is the latest workplace trend reshaping the hybrid and remote work conversation. Defined as when employees clock in at the office in the morning, grab a coffee, socialize briefly, and then continue working remotely for the rest of the day, this practice is gaining attention across generations of workers. Monster’s 2025 Coffee Badging survey…
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The 30 Best Inclusive Companies to Work for in 2025
UfaBizPhoto / Shutterstock.com Once upon a time, workplaces were built for a select few. Opportunities weren’t evenly distributed, and voices weren’t equally heard. But over the decades, a decisive shift has taken place. Today, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) companies — organizations that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion — are leading the way in creating fair, innovative, and thriving workplaces.…
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5 Factors to Consider if You Expect to Work Past 75
PeopleImages / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. On average, men who reach 65 live another 19 years and women live another 21 years, according to the Social Security Administration. That means many Americans are living well…
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How One Simple Card Switch Could Save You $6,000 a Year on Interest
Sponsored. Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. If you’re a homeowner with credit card debt, you’re likely throwing away thousands of dollars every year. Not because you’re irresponsible with money, but because you’re using…
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The 10 Worst Resume Mistakes to Avoid
fizkes / Shutterstock.com You’ve been applying to jobs like crazy, but it seems as though all of your applications have disappeared into the black hole of the Internet. Wondering why your resume isn’t getting you any interviews? We’re willing to bet it’s not because you’re unqualified or just not good enough (which, for the record, you are good enough). It’s…
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The Top Job Search Frustrations and How to Overcome Them
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com It’s a tough market for job seekers, with many having to submit a high volume of applications before landing a new role. LiveCareer’s 2025 Job Search Frustration Survey looked into the top pain points facing today’s job applicants and found that 57% have abandoned an application mid-process due to overly complicated or time-consuming requirements. The survey also…
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21 Thrift Store Gems You Can Cash in On
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.com Thrift stores can be a wonderful mishmash of trash and treasure. But all thrift shoppers have their own “Moby Dick”-style white whales — the items for which they are always hunting. Maybe it’s first-edition books by a favorite childhood author. Or those missing pieces of Grandma’s discontinued china pattern. We’ve all heard stories of someone uncovering a…
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How to Collect Social Security While Working (and Jobs to Consider)
Drazen Zigic / Shutterstock.com As simple words go, “retirement” carries a lot of weight and a lot of baggage. Now that retirement is bouncing around in your mind, and you entertain the thought of giving up your day job, you ask yourself: One answer responds to both questions. You can retire, collect Social Security, still work and be productive. The…
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