I once overheard a baby boomer-aged individual sharing a story with his co-workers as he boarded a plane in front of me. Their discussion was so compelling and controversial that I ultimately shared it as a poll on Instagram. He said, "I'm never hiring anyone under the age of 40 again. This week, my Gen Z assistant took off five days for her sick cat. I can count the number of times I've taken sick days for myself in 20 years on one hand. All of his co-workers, they they laughed and commiscerated over this ...

Certain emojis have become so common in professional use. The ✅ that confirms a task is done. The 🙏 that softens a thank-you. The 🚀 that celebrates a launch. Which emojis are workplace-approved? (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/4jOh5cejIB https://t.co/lR6dfpSZGp https://t.co/aKUWO27sop ...