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I Was The Black Woman In A Mostly White Office. Now I Fear White Liberals More Than Overt Racists.
"When I tried to respond, she raised her hand to stop me. My throat tightened. My shoulders rose."
I Was Fired With A 3-Year-Old Daughter At Home. 20 Years Later, My Boss Explained Why.
"I couldn’t wrap my brain around how she could be so heartless and cruel — and frankly, I never forgot it."
7 Of The Most Comfortable Office Chairs For Anyone Who Needs To Sit With Criss-Crossed Legs
Reviewers love these chairs that have smart designs and generous seats so you can comfortably cross your legs whenever you want.
6 Work Habits That May Secretly Be A Sign Of ADHD
Don't ignore these common signs.
Tread Lightly Before Discussing This Topic With Your Older Parents
You may be coming from a well-meaning place, but there are important points to consider.
Productivity Experts Say You Should Never Do These 5 Things In the Morning — And You’ll Thank Them For No. 4
Experts also share what they do instead to stay motivated throughout the day.
I Was A Stressed Teacher Earning $47k — Working At Costco Changed Everything
She went from terrible sleep, anxiety and depression to a happy and fulfilling life. Here’s how she did it.
Experts Warn This Real-World Effect Is The Most Unsettling Thing About 'AI Actor' Tilly
This Hollywood newcomer has a long list of haters already.
This Type Of Employee Is The Most Likely To Burn Out At Work
Are you part of the "sandwich squeeze" cohort at your job? Here's what to do.
It's Not In Your Head. If You're In This Age Group, You Are Most At Risk To Losing Job To AI.
Here’s what you can do if you are in this age bracket.
I Was An Award-Winning Teacher. Each Night, I Hid A Habit That Threatened To Unravel It All.
"My life disintegrated into two states of being. Good Jenn, the perfectionist teacher ... [and] Bad Jenn."
This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You're In Meetings All Day
You can actually see stress levels spike in people's brainwaves when their work schedules are packed.
7 Things Productivity Experts Do When They Fall Behind On Work
Here's how time-management experts get productive when they're overwhelmed by tasks.
ICE Is Offering Huge Paydays — But What They Want You To Say In Return Is Downright Insidious
"I immediately understand the subtext of this language."
Working From Home? These 25 Products Will Help You Get It Together
You’ll be shooketh at how much more productive you feel when your matcha isn’t balancing on a stack of papers.
These Affordable Earbuds Will Convince You To 'Never Waste The Money On AirPods Again'
Good news: Beats Studio buds are on sale — and offer a ton of bang for your buck.
Desperate For A Job, I Applied At A Sandwich Shop. The Response I Got Was Soul-Crushing.
"I know I’m not the only one. There are millions of us stuck in the liminal space between unemployment and invisibility.”
4 Condescending Phrases People Say At Work Without Realizing It
Too many of us are guilty of saying these things in the office.
Can You Really Trust HR With Your Workplace Issues? Here's What HR Experts Have To Say
These misconceptions about human resources aren't doing employees any favors.
We're Mechanics. Here Are 10 Things We'd Never Do With Our Own Cars.
Car technicians reveal the big mistakes they see again and again.