Fortune

1 in 5 Gen Z job seekers are bringing mom or dad to interviews—and some are even letting them negotiate their salary with the boss

Facing a brutal job market, some Gen Z candidates are bringing mom or dad to job interviews—or even letting them negotiate their pay. Employers say it’s a major red flag.

By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 12, 2026

Tim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’

By Emma BurleighMarch 11, 2026

Microsoft Teams can now track what room you’re in. ‘Do these companies ever put these ideas through a creepy assessment?’

By Catherina GioinoMarch 11, 2026

Washington state wants to keep employers from microchipping workers, before anyone even gets the idea

By Catherina GioinoMarch 10, 2026

Trump fires NTSB member who calls it a ‘political hit job,’ leaving crash board short-staffed amid 1,000+ probes

By The Associated Press and Josh FunkMarch 10, 2026

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