Cheat Sheet

By now, you’ve all seen it: The Coldplay kiss cam video viewed ‘round the world. 

It’s been spoofed, memed, and opened a dialogue about workplace affairs. Romantic entanglements at the office are very common, and so is infidelity. According to one survey, more than 60% of adults have had a workplace romance and of those 40% admitted to cheating on an existing partner with a colleague.

We spoke to infidelity experts to understand why so many people feel drawn to cheat with their co-workers — and the answers may surprise you.

On the Clock

🔻 The job market continues to cool. According to the latest JOLTS report, employers posted 7.4 million vacancies in June, down from 7.7 million in May. Read more>>

🤑 Guess which CEO made a whopping 6,666 times more than his company’s typical employee last year? Hint: His benefits include a private jet — and unlimited cold brew. Read more>>

🤖Chipotle is joining a wave of companies that are using A.I. in the hiring process. The company unveiled its chat platform “Ava Cado,” which can help candidates fill out applications and schedule interviews. Read more>>

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