Work
Please Stop Asking Women to Work for Free on International Women’s Day
Women say that they are being asked to work extra hours to produce IWD-themed content – all in the name of promoting their employer’s brand image.
A 'Mental Health Income Gap' Could Cost You £8,400 in Earnings
New research shows that the typical income for people with mental health issues is far less than the rest of the UK population.
I Found Out I'd Lost My Topshop Job Through a Tweet
When Arcadia Group collapsed into administration, workers like Ava suddenly found out they were out of a job through Twitter.
These Low-Paid Workers Can't WFH. They Say Bosses Don't Care If They Get Sick.
VICE World News hears from workers told to leave their homes to clean buildings being used by a handful of people, and of bosses telling employees to not self-isolate and get back to work.
Yoga Teachers Are Rising Up Against Bad Employers
Yoga teachers aren't going to take unfair gig-economy conditions and stagnant pay increases lying down.
My Boss Is Forcing Me to Work at the Office During Lockdown
We spoke to people who've had to choose between their job and their health.
Dolly Parton's New '5 to 9' Glorifies Side Hustles
Putting in extra hours to live the life you want is no cause for celebration, Dolly.
Parents on What They Think Their Gen Z Freelancer Kids Do for Work
“You’re doing social media. And it involves, you know, things that you want to do. About food… healthy food?"
There Is Nothing Natural About the Way We Work
The conditions are right for substantial change – but what exactly will that change look like?
Overworking and Humiliation Are Rampant in China’s Toxic Workplaces
Amid cut-throat competition in the education system and workforce, phenomena like ‘996 culture’ and ‘involution’ have come to dominate the public consciousness.
Who Has to Clean Up White Supremacy's Mess?
In the face of racist violence, Black people, low-income folks, and incarcerated workers have long been forced to literally pick up the pieces. This week is no different.