Work
Common work questions demystified for the 9-to-5 set and beyond. Understand the ins-and-outs of the working world, whether you need help getting hired, changing careers, or anything else that crops up in your 40-hour work week.
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Prioritize Your To-Do's With the ABC Method
Determine your priorities easily with a few quick letter grades.
When to Snitch on a Coworker (and When Not To)
Try to have a direct conversation first, then gather your facts and work directly with your boss.
The Best Books to Help You Find Work-Life Balance
These books can help you stop overworking and find fulfillment when you are.
What to Do When You're Accused of Writing With AI
Here's how to defend yourself if one AI program claims you used another AI program.
Use This SMART Goals Formula to Be More Productive
SMART goals aren't just for teams—you should personalize them for your individual work, too.
These Are the Best Books to Learn Better Time Management
To make better use of your time, you should set some aside for a bit of reading.
The Best Books to Help You Build a Great Career
These are the best books to read before your next job hunt.
Use These Phrases When Negotiating Your Salary
How to politely and effectively ask for the compensation you deserve.
The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
Spending time away from the workforce can be a boon if you explain it correctly.
The Best Products to Make Desk Work More Comfortable
Some 9-5 care for your eyes, your back, and your body temperature.
Use Forster’s Commitment Inventory to Prioritize Your Tasks
You need a visual aid to get on-task? This one's easy.
The Best Adult Lunchboxes Worth Buying
Whether you need a giant backpack or a tiny lunchbox, here's how to carry your lunch.
Track Your Work With the Kanban Method
Visualize where you're at in any project with this beloved method.
What You Should Do When an Employer Ghosts You
Finding a job is harder than ever, even without being ghosted or "breadcrumbed."
The Best Ways to Teach Yourself to Code
Yes, you can teach yourself how to code. Here's how to do it.
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The Best Gear to Help You Focus at Work
Hack your productivity with a little help from these devices.
These Books Can Help You Become a More Effective Leader at Work
Congrats on the promotion. Now it's time to face everything you don't know (yet).
Stay Motivated at Work With an Accomplishment Journal
Keeping a private record of wins and losses will help you be productive.
Use Text Expanders to Email More Efficiently
Stop typing the same basic messages over and over—there's a better way.
The Best Online Platforms for Learning New Job Skills
Whether you want to move to a new industry or improve in your existing one, the answers are a few clicks away.