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“Can I excel at my job, enjoy a social life, and get enough sleep?” We’ve all asked ourselves some version of this question, and our answers typically fall somewhere between a self-defeating no and derisive laughter at our own foolishness. But it doesn’t have to be this way. It is possible to exc...

Raise your hand if you like cubicles. What? No one? No big surprise there. Cubicles are the death knell of both privacy and collaboration. They’re the unhappy medium between private offices and open, shared workspaces. So if you want to get on trend and take advantage of the many benefits of col...

There are a lot of advantages to self-employment, chief among them no meetings extolling the virtues of ink-toner management. But there are many disadvantages, too. Before you go all in, you need to weigh these benefits and downsides to see if self-employment is right for you. To help you out, we...

Whether your new position is entry-level or C-suite, you're joining an existing work team, filled with unknown dynamics and challenges that probably weren't mentioned during the interview process. Try the following tips to ensure your transition to a new work team goes as smoothly as possible.

Americans need to start figuring out how to relax when they can’t take a vacation. Whatever the reasons, if you're one of the millions of Americans who can’t take a vacation, here’s how you can relax with the time you have.

For many, improving work-life balance is an elusive goal. Our always-on culture means employers expect employees to take more work home. It’s no wonder 89 percent of Americans say work-life balance is a problem. How can we improve our work-life balance when there is so much work and life in need ...

While some companies win attention for over-the-top workplace benefits such as office slides, free CrossFit classes, on-site barbers and on-site car washes, employees actually want perks that are more down to earth. These are them.

If you don’t want to fall victim to stress, you’ll need to discover ways to release pressure at the office, and we’ve collected five easy exercises to get you started.

When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, if procrastination is one habit you’re trying to break, there’s no time like the present to start cobbling together a career improvement list. Why start early? Find out.

Raising children, caring for a parent or downsized during a downturn—career breaks are becoming increasingly common. No matter the cause for your employment gap, there are steps you can take to smooth your re-entry. Here’s our advice.

Looking for the perfect candidate? They may be closer than you think!

Don't fall for these common interview mistakes.

While money is nice, sometimes there are perks that pay off in different ways. There are some company benefits that are worth their weight in gold. Read on to learn more!

Adjusting to a management position is not easy, and it's difficult to know where you can safely be flexible as a new supervisor. Read on for tips to manage this process!!

Balancing work and family is probably the number one issue facing workers today. Read on for some ways to help you prioritize what really matters most.

Climbing the corporate ladder is a curious adventure. But once you're a manager, your output is no longer widgets—it's people. Consider the following truths as non-negotiable.

Stepping back in your career—whether in terms of salary or title—can be scary, but sometimes it makes sense. Here are seven times when you might want to say "yes" to a career step backward.

You'll find plenty of advice online about transitioning from a corporate job to a startup gig. Read on for the secret to successfully transitioning back!!!!

What resume entries should you keep—and what should you delete? Here are five resume changes to implement as you edit with an eye past entry level.

While keeping your personal issues separated from your work life is an important step toward being a true professional, there are times when the two are bound to intertwine.