Office Life

As an introvert, you may think it’s impossible for you to rise to the top of the corporate ladder above the shoutiest of shouters. You may be right. Here’s how to just barely stay afloat as an introvert in the corporate world. Read More

Worried that you’re going to look like a hot sweaty mess at the office this summer? Fear not. You can look cool, comfortable and in charge without sacrificing your professional edge. Read More

Here’s how to save face when writing a late reply that will satisfy both recipient and sender. Read More

One argument that a husband may lobby back at a wife who wants help with chores is “Well, you should have asked me. I would have helped.” A French cartoonist named Emma recently illustrated how this statement deflects responsibility for having to equally plan chores in the first place. ‘Yes, women can ask their male partners for help,’ her comic into heterosexual relationships invites us to question. ‘But why is it too many women’s burden to have to always ask men to remember things?’ … Read More

During an interview at a recent tech conference in Las Vegas, former President Barack Obama talked about what it was like making hard decisions in the Situation Room. Read More

Introverts are typically naturally self-motivated, analytical and reasonable, good listeners and as a result, good learners, concentrated, and more dedicated — oh! Are these also what you’re looking for in an ideal employee? … Read More

If you want to eat a healthy lunch today in the office, turn down the volume on your music. That death metal blaring in your headphones is going to make snacking on candy more tempting. According to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, the volume of the music around us can influence our eating choices. Read More

The first job is typically full of unchartered territory and can throw curve balls full of unexpected situations. These situations aren’t something your college courses can prepare you for, but real life will. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy your first job. Read More

Even though your company may deem business casual as the office dress code, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow it. If you do decide to overdress your fellow employees, could it help you or hurt you? It all depends on your company’s unique culture — and your mindset. Read More