Career Advice & Insights

Entrepreneur Richard Branson gave a keynote presentation this week at the Adobe Summit, a digital marketing conference, in which he made a serious case for why Americans need more vacation time. Read More

When you’re buying an unfinished product from someone crowdfunding their idea on the internet, trust matters — even more than actual skill. Read More

We are more willing to bring up our messy marriages, conniving coworkers, and declining health before we bring up salaries with our closest friends. Read More

Chances are, there’s something in particular about your manager that really gets under your skin at work. Here’s what people think are the worst characteristics a boss can have. Read More

A French waiter in Canada experienced the limits of workplace incivility when he was fired for allegedly acting aggressive, rude and combative to his coworkers. And now he’s suing his former employer for violating his human rights, arguing that he was not rude — he’s just French. Read More

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