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What are “side quests” at work? A “side quest” is a term borrowed from video games, where it means a smaller mission or activity done alongside the main task. At work, a side ques...

The term “career break” might worry some bosses even now, but taking time off work is increasingly seen not just as a necessity, but as a strategic move that can benefit both the employee and the ...

For years, we’ve heard concerns about entry-level jobs disappearing, but what if that’s not entirely accurate? What if these jobs still exist, but we simply aren’t preparing people w...

A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...

For many full-time workers, it is difficult to find the time to do everything you need to do for work and what you need to do at home. Finding a balance between work and family life has also been complicated by technology that makes it e...

The job market in the United States continues to show resilience, even as economic headwinds gather. Recent data indicates that applications for unemployment benefits remain near historic lows, suggesting employe...

In today’s job market, not all applicants are real people. Some companies have started noticing a strange trend: candidates that seem perfect on paper but are actually created by artificial intelligence (AI). Imagine a company in...

February is a tough month for people who go to the office every day. It's very cold, and without holiday festivities, it can feel pretty gloomy. But, people with remote jobs have it better.  They're coz...

Thinking about quitting your job but don't have another one waiting for you? It's a big step that needs careful thought. Sometimes, the reasons to leave are strong enough, and it he...