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Your Boss Is Checking Your Social Media. It’s Not As Scary As You Think

Worried that your boss – or soon-to-be boss – is checking your social media? Some employers are screening social media as part of background checks, and what you post can

Having a Productive Summer While Your Team Is Out of the Office

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. It’s also the unofficial start of summer vacation season, when your team starts jockeying to take time off. But what ha

Co-Workers Getting On Your Nerves? Here’s How to Handle It Better

Are your co-workers' quirks driving you crazy? From the cubicle-mate who talks too loudly on the phone, to the person who always microwaves fish for lunch, to the supervi

Why Your Side Hustle May Actually Be Good for Your Main Job

Are you one of the 44% of Americans who say they have a side hustle? Worried that it could get in the way of your full-time job? Don’t be. Hudson Sessions, who studies si

Laid Off? How To Land Your Next Job

Many big-name companies are cutting staff, restructuring or pausing hiring. Getting laid off, or facing the prospect of it, can be very scary. But it doesn’t have to be.

Technology and AI are Changing Jobs at Walmart: Here’s How

Walmart is one of the world’s largest retailers. With 2.1 million workers, it’s also one of the world’s largest private employers, and it’s hiring, including for tech job

When AI Comes to Work: How to Evolve, Thrive and Keep Your Job

Worried that AI is coming for your job? From ChatGPT writing emails to Midjourney making up images, it’s easy to think that AI could replace many of us at work. But the r

Nancy Pelosi, Samantha Bee On Finding Success and Throwing Punches

What do former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, comedian Samantha Bee, business executive Alicia Boler Davis and Grammy award-winning performer Samara Joy all have in common?

Confused About the Job Market? Join the Club. Here’s Some Help

The headlines seem to come out every day: another big tech company is laying off big chunks of its staff. But at the same time, the U.S. created more than 800,000 jobs so

Yes, There's a 'Right' Way to Brag at Work. Here's How.

Despite what you might have been told, your work doesn’t always speak for itself. That’s why it’s necessary to toot your own horn and brag about all the good things you’r

Skipping That After-Work Happy Hour? Why It Could Hurt Your Career

What do you miss when you skip out on that after-work happy hour? How will your boss, and colleagues, treat you if you say “no thanks” to that company retreat? Those some

Back to Work: Ensuring a Smooth Comeback after a Leave of Absence

Leaves of absence are on the rise. In fact, leave requests were up more than 21% in 2022, according to a survey by the HR software company AbsenceSoft. And whether the le

Love on the Job: A Valentine’s Day Guide to Office Romance

Looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Many people are finding it at work. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, around a quarter of U.S. employees are

The Value in Being Invaluable at Work

Many of us were taught that the secret to workplace success is making yourself indispensable. You can’t be fired if you’re the only one who can do the job, right? But lea

The New Manager Manual: How to Get on Your Boss’s Good Side

Did you get a new boss for the new year? With turnover still high, and many people seeking out new jobs, it’s not uncommon to walk into work and find out a new person is

How to Nab a New Job…Without Tipping Off Your Current Boss

Tired of your current job? Scared the layoff headlines are headed for your industry? It might be time to apply for a new job. But, how do you secure a new position while

Work, Life and Layoffs: Your Questions on Jobs and Careers Answered

The economic picture is complex right now. There’s still more than 10 million job openings in the U.S. and relatively low unemployment. But some companies have begun layo

Giving Thanks: The Right Way to Show Appreciation At Work

Thanksgiving is all about showing gratitude, but sometimes we forget to do it with some of the people we see every day: our co-workers. Sara Algoe, who studies social int

Heading Back to the Office? How to Love Your Commute

How much do Americans hate commuting? Four-in-ten would rather clean their toilets than undergo the daily back-and-forth to the office, according to a survey by communica

Gig Worker or Employee? What the Biden Administration’s New Rule Means

Last month, the Biden Administration proposed a new rule that could put more gig workers on company payrolls. It’s the latest attempt to clarify just what separates an in