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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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.
Get More Done With the ‘3-3-3 Method’
This technique helps you maximize your productivity by prioritizing and spacing out your tasks.
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.
Prioritize Your Tasks With the Eisenhower Matrix
You'll be more productive if you can see what you actually need to do.
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.
Use a 'Thermometer Chart' to Track Your Work Goals
You can make a one or buy one, but it'll help you visualize your goals either way.
'Theme' Every Work Day for a More Productive Week
Every day should have a specific focus when you're working on something big.