How do I stay motivated at work after being denied a promotion?
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How do I stay motivated at work after being denied a promotion?

ByNews Polite

I was told that I was performing above and beyond, but the company is struggling financially and said they can’t justify a lot of promotions this year. Last year, some co-workers jumped two levels. I know promotions aren’t always fair or equitable, but I’m disappointed and depressed. There are so…

Trump’s pick of Lee Zeldin for EPA shows he’s serious about protecting the economy and the environment
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Trump’s pick of Lee Zeldin for EPA shows he’s serious about protecting the economy and the environment

ByNews Polite

President-elect Donald Trump meant it when he vowed to juice the economy by rolling back needless regulations, and nothing proves that more than his choice of ex-Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Zeldin — who in 2022 came closer to becoming New York governor than any Republican…

Arizona’s economy attracts businesses, but cost woes loom over voters
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Arizona’s economy attracts businesses, but cost woes loom over voters

ByNews Polite

PHOENIX – Businesses continue to move to Arizona, but the lingering impacts of inflation and sustained economic growth loom over voter’s minds as voters head to the polls Tuesday. The Post reported that recent polling indicated that the economy is a top concern among Grand Canyon State voters, with 82%…

Wealthy, educated professionals have lower dementia risk: study
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Wealthy, educated professionals have lower dementia risk: study

ByNews Polite

Here’s yet another reason to get rich quick. A new study finds that highly educated professionals in the wealthiest third of the population are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment and have that condition progress to dementia. A college education was linked to a 43% lower chance of moving…

Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good
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Are you ‘glossing?’ Pretending to be fine at work isn’t doing any good

ByNews Polite

Countless workers are smiling through the stress via a phenomenon called “glossing” and it’s time to put an end to it. “Glossing” refers to excessive optimism to dismiss difficulties at work, including real emotional struggles and negative emotions, said Dr. Trina Clayeux, PhD, of Raleigh, NC, and CEO at Give…

Employers insist that Gen Z is lazy — here’s what New Yorkers have to say about it
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Employers insist that Gen Z is lazy — here’s what New Yorkers have to say about it

ByNews Polite

You talkin’ to me? Young NYC professionals are saying “get outta town!” to new research calling out Gen Z employees for being “lazy.” The workplace survey, conducted by Intelligent.com, revealed widespread hesitation on the part of managers to bring on recent college graduates, noting concerns about their work ethic, communication…

Sam’s Club boosting pay for 100K frontline workers, ‘potential to earn thousands’ in annual bonuses
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Sam’s Club boosting pay for 100K frontline workers, ‘potential to earn thousands’ in annual bonuses

ByNews Polite

Sam’s Club, the membership-only warehouse owned by Walmart, is boosting pay for roughly 100,000 frontline workers.  The company created a road map for associates “to plan and pursue more predictable, longer-term financial futures.” It can be seen as a way to boost and retain its current workforce in the highly competitive retail…