How Do I Get Training or Guidance for a New Role at Work? Ask Johnny

Gemini / Google Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world’s largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Have a question? Submit it here. Question: I was […]

The ‘Widow’s Penalty’: The Tax Ambush That Hits the Year After Your Spouse Dies — and 5 Ways to Beat It

Johnson / Money Talks News Imagine losing your husband of 45 years in March. Then, the next spring, you open a tax bill that’s bigger than any you paid while he was alive — on less income than the two of you had together. Cruel? Absolutely. Rare? Not even close. I’ve been a CPA since […]

Small Business Creation Is Booming. What’s Contributing to the Rise?

USA TODAY Network / Reuters Lily Meglio’s days are busy, but she never dreads going to work. On most days, the door to Lily’s opens at 10 a.m. Meglio, 22, straightens merchandise, places orders, and helps customers who are often surprised by her age at her colorful boutique in Clinton, Connecticut. “I always have so […]

Why 53% of American Workers Are Secretly Breaking up Their 9-to-5 Workday

Jelena Zelen / Shutterstock.com The traditional 9-to-5 workday may no longer reflect how work actually gets done. New research from Monster reveals a growing pattern of “microshifting,” where employees break their workday into shorter segments rather than working a continuous eight-hour schedule. For many, that means stepping away during the day and returning to work […]

Americans Don’t Care About Climbing the Corporate Ladder Anymore. Instead, These Factors Drive Career Success.

imtmphoto / Shutterstock.com For years, career success was associated with promotions, bigger salaries, and climbing the corporate ladder. But a new national survey from MyPerfectResume reveals that today’s workers are redefining career success in far more practical and personal ways. According to the company’s latest Stability Shift survey of 1,000 U.S. workers, more than half […]

15 Top-Rated Careers for the Best Workplace Experience in America

AJR_photo / Shutterstock.com According to a new analysis from Monster, certain occupations stand out for delivering strong overall workplace experiences across a range of industries. By examining millions of workplace ratings, employee reviews, and sentiment signals collected between January 1, 2026, and April 30, 2026, Monster’s report identifies which roles are rated highest across key […]

Is It Disloyal to Leave a Supportive Company? Ask Johnny

Gemini / Google Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your workplace questions each week for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of SHRM, the world’s largest trade association of human resources professionals, and author of “Reset: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.” Question: My employer supported me during a difficult period […]