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Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year
Survey Reveals Percentage Of Workers Who Never Took Paid Time Off Last Year A new national survey finds many Americans feel too pressured to unplug from work. The findings by website FlexJobs in its Work and PTO Pressure Report, show that nearly one-quarter — 23 percent — of US workers did not take a single day off in the past year.  That is despite 82 percent reporting they have paid time off. The report, published Tuesday, Oct. 14, drew on responses from 3,063 workers surveyed between Monday, Aug. 18, and Sunday, Aug. 31. Among those who did step away, 42 percent took just one to 10 days, including 21 percent who used one to five days and another 21 pe…
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence
Husband Of HR Chief In Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Scandal Breaks Silence The husband of the woman at the center of a viral Coldplay concert video is speaking publicly for the first time about the infamous "kiss cam" moment. Andrew Cabot confirmed to People that he and his wife Kristin were no longer together well before the incident during the show at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, July 16. Kristin Cabot resigned as human resources chief for Astronomer after she was spotted on the video board cuddling with Andy Byron, the artificial intelligence firm CEO. Byron, who was also reportedly married, stepped down from his position a few days after the infamous moment …
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know
Hackers Steal Personal Data From Major HR Software Provider: What To Know Workday says attackers obtained employee contact information in a recent breach, but did not reach customer human resources systems. In a blog post, Workday confirmed that hackers accessed personal data in a cyberattack that targeted the software giant earlier in August. The breach was discovered on Aug. 6, Bleeping Computer reported. The breach involved a third-party customer database platform, exposing data like employee names, email addresses, and phone numbers. "There is no indication of access to customer tenants or the data within them," Workday wrote. "We acted quickl…
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal'
Astronomer's New CEO Breaks Silence Amid Coldplay Concert Scandal: 'Unusual And Surreal' The last few days sure have been an "Adventure of a Lifetime" for Pete DeJoy. The cofounder of Astronomer has made his first public comments since the viral "kiss cam" moment at a Coldplay concert led to the resignation of the New York City company's former CEO, Andy Byron. The video board at Gillette Stadium caught the married man and Astronomer's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, intimately hugging before immediately separating in shame. In a LinkedIn post on Monday, July 21, DeJoy, who's now interim CEO, said his artificial intelligence firm has gained a stunning amount of internatio…
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said
Coldplay Warns Fans At First Concert After 'Kiss Cam' Scandal: What Chris Martin Said After a suspected workplace affair was shown on the video board during its last concert, Coldplay wanted to warn fans that "Something Just Like This" could happen again. The "Fix You" band performed at its first show since the viral moment on the Music of the Spheres World Tour at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, on Saturday, July 19. Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigned after the incident in Foxboro, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, July 16. The married head of the artificial intelligence firm and the company's human resources chief, Kristin Cabot, were s…
NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show
NY Company Breaks Silence After CEO, HR Chief Seen Cuddling At Coldplay Show It's been far from "Paradise" for Astronomer after the company's CEO and human resources chief were spotted having a suspected affair at a Coldplay concert. Searches for the word "Astronomer" exploded in the aftermath of the scandalous moment caught on camera at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. According to Google Trends, the term saw very little traffic until interest surged on the morning of Thursday, July 17. The New York artificial intelligence firm's CEO, Andy Byron, and chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, appeared on the "kiss cam" during Coldplay's show on Wednesday, July…
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam 'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam
'One Awkward Board Meeting:' Tech CEO, HR Head's Alleged Affair Caught On Coldplay Kiss Cam What started as a playful moment during Coldplay’s Wednesday night concert at Gillette Stadium ended with gasps and a potential PR disaster for a Boston tech company. During the band’s performance, frontman Chris Martin called out the crowd’s energy and directed attention to the big screen kiss cam, a lighthearted tradition at large arena shows. But when the camera zoomed in on Andy Byron — the married CEO of software firm Astronomer — and his Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot, things took an awkward turn. The pair appeared extremely cozy at first, with Byron’s arms wrapped around Cabot …
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy
Online Hiring Pioneers CareerBuilder, Monster File For Bankruptcy Once the most recognizable names in online hiring, CareerBuilder and Monster are filing for bankruptcy. CareerBuilder + Monster has entered into Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the Chicago-based company said in a news release on Tuesday, June 24. The websites were founded in the mid-1990s and merged in September 2024. The company aims to restructure its operations amid several financial issues. "For over 25 years, we have been a proud global leader in helping job seekers and companies connect and empower employment across the globe," said CEO Jeff Furman. "However, like m…
New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District
New Assistant Superintendent Of HR Named By Hudson Valley School District A school district in the Hudson Valley has selected its next assistant superintendent of human resources.  The Mahopac Central School District in Putnam County has picked Jennifer Pontillo to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, officials announced on Friday, April 28.  Pontillo, who is currently the principal of the district's Lakeview Elementary, has worked in Mahopac since 1994, beginning as a first-grade teacher.  She then became the principal of Lakeview Elementary in 2000 and has remained in the pos…
Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45 Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45
Westchester Native Who Started Her Own Business Dies At Age 45 A Westchester County native and Fairfield County resident who started her own business, has died at the age of 45. Kelly Fazzino, who was a resident of Stamford, died on Thursday, Nov. 11, according to her obituary,  Fazzino was born in White Plains. "Kelly was an extremely proud and adoring mother to Jason and Hayden, and a loving wife to her husband, Joseph," her obituary reads. Fazzino worked in the Human Resources field for years before later pursuing a career in creative design. She went on to start her own business, called "Slim Pickings," creating cheese boards for events, he…
Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area
Investigation Underway After Porn Allegations Made Against School Superintendent In Area The Tuxedo Union Free School District Board announced that it is aware of allegations against the Superintendent of Schools that he used school social media accounts to look at alleged pornography. "The Superintendent of Schools forcefully denies making this inappropriate post," the district said on Tuesday, Jan. 5. "We are taking the incident very seriously." The board, which met on Monday, Dec. 4, to discuss the accusations against District Superintendent Tim Bohlke, said they voted to direct the district's attorney and Human Resources consultant to work with an independent IT f…
COVID-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees COVID-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees
Covid-19: Orange County Government Considers Voluntary Temporary Layoff, Buyouts Of Employees As a result of the severe budget hits experienced by area governments due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, one county is working with unions to offer voluntary temporary layoff and separation options to employees. Member of the Orange County government and numerous union leaders of representing employees area meeting Monday, May 18, to hammer out the details of the proposed agreement. In a letter to union leaders, Orange County Human Resources Commissioner Steven Gross said that "all local governments across the nation and state of New York are dealing with an unanticipated fin…
Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam
Former HR Officer In Westchester Admits To $417K Performance Scam A woman who worked as a human resources officer at FujiFilm in Westchester admitted to stealing more than $400,000 from the company. Fairfield County resident Maria Mecca, 39, of Greenwich, pleaded guilty to second-degree grand larceny in Westchester County Court, District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced. She remains free on bail and was ordered to pay restitution to FujiFilm, which is based out of Valhalla. Mecca is due back in court on March 18 next year for sentencing. She is expected to receive a term of between one and four years in prison. According to Scarpino, in her pos…