Category: Work

Traveling for work is one of those things that’s fun in theory but not as good in practice, especially on trips where you spend a […]

A digital slideshow presentation can be beautiful and informative if you know what you are doing and how to use your software to the best […]

You’ve heard of “quiet layoffs” of employees. Now get ready for the flip side of the buzzword: “silent shooting.” As we have pointed out earlier, […]

One of the worst ways to promote your work online is to showcase your god complex . Of course, it is worth celebrating what makes […]

Your relationship with your boss can determine just about every aspect of your job, including your workload, job satisfaction, and overall career prospects. Given the […]

Applying for a job and interviewing requires a lot of work from you – putting together the damn best resume the hiring manager has ever […]

Dismissal is destructive . Hell, even an unexpected invitation to a meeting can be intimidating for an employee if their mind wanders to the possibility […]

With global temperatures likely to rise significantly in the coming decades and U.S. jobs still reeling from the pandemic, now is the perfect time for […]

You’ve definitely been on both sides of the compliment sandwich – it’s an overrated idea that in order to give the best feedback , you […]

I highly recommend stealing from your workplace within reason. Picking up pens, picking up leftover soda from a corporate party – this is nothing new […]

If you’ve been paying attention to TikTok ADHD, you may have heard of the term body doubling, which is a productivity tool often used to […]

Many workers claim—and numerous studies back this up—that telecommuting provides a better quality of life. In response, many workplaces go to great lengths to lure […]

Whether the “restructuring” results in layoffs or your own work making you money, it can be devastating to hear that your time at the company […]

Sometimes your mind wanders all over the place and you can’t seem to pinpoint exactly why. You’ve tried all sorts of productivity hacks . You […]

Spend some time on social media and you’re bound to stumble across a post trying to diagnose you with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As […]

We all make mistakes, but knowing how to actually overcome them is a highly underrated skill. We recently covered how to save your career after […]

We often write about productivity and, well, life hacks on Lifehacker; how to hack your space , your iPhone , your resume and next job […]

Even before the pandemic changed the way we work and what we want out of work and the workplace, people were increasingly choosing to quit […]

You can be a hard-working worker who is the highest educated in your class. You can be an asset to any organization that hires you. […]

If you have an important idea that the whole world needs to read about, you can write a book, but the publishing world is hard […]

Every job comes with many expected responsibilities, some of which may be beneficial in the long run for your promotion, and some of which will […]

We’ve all dealt with our share of jerks at work. It could be a colleague who sucks up to the boss, a person who manages […]

Today is the Day of Administrative Workers, and although the existence of this super-special day of honor goes unnoticed by many every year, there are […]

At some point in your career, you’ll probably have to deal with a brilliant jerk at work. Brilliant jerks are everywhere, they are praised by […]

The case for pay transparency is gaining momentum . New York City’s Pay Transparency Act will go into effect next month, requiring companies to disclose […]

If you’ve ever had a manager, you’ve probably received feedback; feedback that could be delivered via a “shit sandwich” where negative feedback was packed between […]

Many of us have adjusted to WFH life over the past two years, perhaps even joining the so-called ” great retirement ” to avoid being […]

Strikes are on the rise. Earlier today, Major League Baseball and the Players’ Union reached a (tentative) agreement for the 2022 season – just 99 […]

Working in the capitalist system has always led to a unique emotional sludge. These self-perceptions and feelings have names, some of which, like ” Imposter […]

Emotional intelligence is more important than ever in the workplace. We live in the midst of the Great Retirement , and people are less likely […]

The employee monitoring software that you can safely expect to have installed on your work computer allows your workplace to view every website you visit, […]

Whether you’re trying to write a novel or send an email, it can be hard to force yourself to stick to a set work schedule. […]

The holiday season is a special time of year when you can relax, spend time with your family and … answer emails from your boss […]

Aside from toddlers trying to stay awake, if you ask almost anyone else, they will tell you that they are tired – if not exhausted. […]

More American workers will quit their jobs in September 2021 than ever before , leading some scholars to speculate that “boomerang workers” (a cute name […]