Woman refusing to give brother childcare at "disrespectful" rate backed
The woman had been caring for their 10-month-old nephew with the expectation she would be paid a set fee—but her brother had other ideas.
Pet owner working from home finds out what cat and dog get up to each day
Max and Sunny's owner shared an adorable snippet of what the pet best friends get up to when they are home.
How China's economy compares to the US
The IMF forecasts that the U.S. and Chinese economies will grow by 2.7 percent and 4.6 percent, respectively, in 2024.
What the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements means for 30 million workers
An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are currently under noncompete agreements.
Texas' booming economy is far outpacing the US as a whole
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state has the "most dynamic economy in the nation."
China's economy in 3 charts
Graphics based on Q1 Chinese statistics illustrate three bellwethers of the world's second-largest economy.
Man reducing work to pay wife less child support after divorce applauded
The father-of-two decided to stop working crazy hours to pay for vacations and a huge house, and focus on what matters.
US marijuana industry hits all-time high
Jobs and sales increased in 2023, providing a promising outlook for the burgeoning industry.
Tesla "layoffs" spell bad news for Elon Musk
Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune slashed by tens of billions of dollars so far this year.
Woman rejected from corporate job for one reason slams "double standard"
"We delved into the role, responsibilities, and the company's growth plans. I was confident I met all their expectations," Melissa Weaver told Newsweek.
Job losses hit grim milestone
March job cuts in the government sector were their highest since September 2011, according to new data.
How young workers can land a gig with the best companies for job starters
One human resources officer told Newsweek she looks for applicants who have "a demonstrated ability to learn" and "a thirst for bettering themselves."
China's older job seekers expose scale of unemployment crisis
A supermarket ad seeking workers 30 and under touched a nerve for many Chinese frustrated by employers' age-related preferences.
California's jobs market is in trouble
California has been struggling to add new jobs to its economy, trailing behind the national curve—why?
Moms Need Support Returning to Work. Here's How the Government Can Help
In corporate America, caring for a child is viewed as unemployment rather than as a strong entry point. What most employers fail to realize is that being a mother is a superpower.
I regret living in low-income housing. The system feels rigged
It's as if the very mechanism that's supposed to support you in low-income housing becomes a barrier.
Hotel worker's extreme response to avoid customer delights internet
Social media users were in stitches over the worker's antics in the viral clip, with one saying this is "what overthinking gets you."
Who supports bill for four-day working week?
Bernie Sanders has spearheaded a bill to reduce working hours across America.
California sees huge spike in people losing their jobs
Amid economic shifts, more than 22,280 workers in California's tech, retail and health care sectors face impending layoffs.
Republican bill could take lunch break from workers
The right to lunch breaks and paid overtime could be repealed under a new bill proposed in Kentucky.
Map shows states with highest number of people losing their jobs
Oklahoma leads with the highest jobless claims as U.S. sees unexpected rise to 215,000 for the week ending February 24.
Map shows America's 10 hardest-working cities
Washington D.C. was ranked as the highest-working city in the country, with San Francisco, Denver, and Austin also falling into the top ten.
Woman reveals "unofficial assistant" in high-flying executive job
TikTok users could relate to the clip, with one saying, "I think everyone is guilty" of doing this.
Woman using peanuts to catch allergic office "food thief" cheered
When the worker's food started to go missing from the office refrigerator, she took unusual action against the culprit.
I'm quiet quitting my six-figure Wall St. job for a strip show
I knew I wanted something different in life, but I had no idea what or how.
Fewer Americans are losing their jobs
Jobless claims hit a four-week low, signaling a robust labor market.
Top 3 states for finding a job
In a shifting labor market, certain states are emerging as hotspots for job seekers.
Is "kind productivity" what the workplace has been missing?
The emerging trend centered around kindness could be the key to achieving the best work-life balance, experts told Newsweek.
China's state media employs damage control over stark unemployment figures
A Global Times article declared the "collapse of the West's attempt to smear China's youth employment" but skirted the country's own youth employment figure.
How Newsweek determined America's Greatest Workplaces for Women
Newsweek has published its second annual ranking of the Greatest Workplaces for Women based on surveys about pay, discrimination and growth opportunities.