Work Life
The Work Life channel describes issues most of us face on the job. Explore work life issues from the dirtiest jobs to the executive suite.
You may be able to get a will drawn up for free or free financial advice -- but these types of HR benefits often go begging. Here's why.
Not only is helping colleagues mentally draining, but it can also promote self-serving behaviors, a new study shows.
Eight percent of U.S. teachers are quitting every year. Some of them are communicating exactly why they're quitting via online resignation letters that we can learn from.
And did we mention the foldable computers? Or the auto-inflate beanbag chairs? Or the smart fridge that may finally prevent you from stealing your co-worker's food?
Female coders' work is less accepted than male coders' even though it may be better, according to a new study. Women coders we spoke with agreed.
Mark Zuckerberg says he's taking two months off to be home with his newborn. What does that really mean in our wireless world?
Publicity stunt? Sure. Adorable? Oh yeah. After an extensive hunt for a new manager, this Romanian Internet startup ended up hiring a cat named Boss.
Study shows sarcastic remarks can help creativity. But not everyone agrees.
Right now, John's constant phone calls and Rachel's potato-chip crunching are driving you crazy. And you don't have a door to shut. Although unpopular with most employees, open offices appear to be here to stay. Here's how to survive yours.
Working adults spend more waking hours in the workplace than anywhere else — you can't blame them for wanting to inject a little fun into their workdays. Do workplace laughs actually make you a better employee?
Can you boost your odds of happiness simply by choosing the right industry, or is there a better path to workplace satisfaction?
Do you whistle while you work, or do you have a case of the Mondays – every day? You may be surprised to learn that money isn't all that important when it comes to loving your job.
If your daily commute takes you from the bedroom to the dining room, chances are you work from home. (Or are unemployed). But working from home is not always the dream the average cubicle dweller might think it is. We have 10 tips to make it better.
Oh life, full of things you're supposed to do, like go to college, get married, have kids, buy a house. But most everyone who's done these things can find some downsides. Which decisions are most overrated and why?
Whether it's due to possible layoffs, the loss of a big account or even an atmosphere of gossip, staying positive at work can be tricky. The solution? Become an optimist.
What to do about the workplace brownnoser? Exclude and bad-mouth? Seethe in silence? Turns out if you can figure out the sycophant, you have a better chance of addressing the annoyance.
Acknowledging the significant role men play -- or perhaps should play -- in childcare and family life, several countries now have government-mandated paternity leave policies. Which locales make life easiest for new dads?
To work or not to work? That question has evolved into a guilt-inducing, tension-provoking division among mothers, continually rehashed in venues from the playground to congressional hearings. When it comes down to it, which moms are really happiest?
When shopping for a home office printer, look for an ink-jet printer if you need to print photos and graphics, or a laser printer if you're printing only text. Learn what features you should look for in a home office printer in this article.
You'd like to learn how to make a butterfly farm, as it seems an environmentally friendly project. Read here about how to make a butterfly farm.
Your certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification expires next month, and you don't know how to renew it. Learn about how to get your certified nursing assistant renewal certification in this article.
You're running your own business and need to learn how to do a profit and loss sheet. Read here to find out how to do a profit and loss sheet.
Conducting a job interview is not as simple as it may seem. Read this article to learn how to successfully conduct an interview.
It's dissertation time, and you'd like to learn how to count the words in your thesis in Microsoft Word. Learn here how to count words in Microsoft Word.
You've never had to replace the ink cartridge on your printer, and you're wondering how to know when the ink cartridge needs replacing. This article will tell you how to know when to replace your ink cartridge.
