Career Advice & Insights

Turns out, putting your smartphone down in front of you will not help you escape its distracting siren’s call. According to new research, our phone’s mere presence is enough to wreak havoc on our ability to think … even if it’s face down. Read More

Do you dread answering work emails long after you have left work? A new New York City bill wants to help you ward off demanding bosses who expect answers at all hours of the day and night. Read More

The happiest people at work probably aren’t in your office. Read More

When it came naming famous male tech leaders, the majority of respondents had no problems. But when it came to naming a woman, only 4% could actually produce a name. The problem: A quarter of them named virtual assistants “Siri” and “Alexa.” … Read More

Looking for a new job? If you’re over a certain age, you may not be welcome at IBM. Read More

According to Pew Research, women now make up 47% of the U.S. labor force. This is up from 30% in 1950. In other words, more women are working than ever before. For each of these jobs, more than half the workers are women. Read More

Here are the most ridiculous reasons employers said employees gave them for being late to work. They include dogs who feast on work schedules, rogue eyelashes, and too-hot coffee. Read More

Does a ping pong table even count as a perk anymore? … Read More

Maintaining the connections you’ve made at work can be tough when you work in an office where people always seem to be on their way out — whether it’s for good or bad reasons. Here’s how to get to know your coworkers before it’s too late. Be someone people want to talk to in the morning … Read More