Hacker News
How did you escape your 9 to 5 job?
I guess I’m interested to hear from those who were in the same boat that I am in right now, how did you escape your …
WorkWork
Across our curated articles on work, you'll find a range of guides, stories, research studies and actionable tips on how to navigate the workplace, office culture and politics, meetings, open-plan offices, and a whole lot more.
Harvard Business Review
If Your Boss Could Do Your Job, You're More Likely to Be Happy at Work
“People don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad bosses,” according to an old saw. Our research suggests …
WorkBBC
If you want to earn more, work less
Studies show people who work less are more likely to get a raise or bonus than those who overwork.
Career WorkHarvard Business Review
Why Some People Get Burned Out and Others Don't
By using and developing your emotional intelligence, you can put a stop to burnout—for you, and for others.
WorkThe Guardian
The cult of compulsory happiness is ruining our workplaces
Some companies strive to make the office fun, so we’ll work harder. But forced positivity has a negative side.
Happiness WorkBBC
If you get rich, you won't quit working for long
Think you’d hand in your notice if you suddenly struck it rich? You’d be surprised.
WorkQuartz
Almost all the US jobs created since 2005 are temporary
The American work environment is rapidly changing. For better or worse, the days of the conventional full-time job may be …
WorkSignal v. Noise
The outwork myth
Hours are never the differentiator — it’s never about working more hours than someone else. It’s about the …
WorkThe Atlantic
Inside Jobs
Hear what American workers have to say about their jobs.
Work99U
How to Work Alone
4 skills needed when you work in solitude.
Work8-5 Desk Life
Sitting at my desk all day is getting the best of me. I’d like to receive some information, ideas, or exercises I can …
Health WorkAeon
Fuck work
Economists believe in full employment. Americans think that work builds character. But what if jobs aren’t working …
WorkDesk of van Schneider
Why do you work?
“For me, I want to be free,” said Eric. “That’s what I’m working for.”
WorkHacker News
Is it better to be good at many things or great at one thing?
Young man here, should I learn one thing really good (like back-end programming) or go all out and learn as many …
WorkHacker News
Best method to cancel human voices at work or public space?
I have tried silicone ear plugs and in-ear headphones with good plugs but can’t find anything that completely stops …
WorkMedium
Fuck You Startup World
Fuck “entrepreneurs” nowadays, seriously- Everybody is a fucking entrepreneur now. Especially all those …
WorkThe New Yorker
Practice Doesn't Make Perfect
We cannot predict with accuracy who will become élite in a given field, but we know that genes and environment matter and …
WorkHacker News
Where do you go to get recruiters to find you a job?
I’m looking for a new role, but would like to work with recruiters to reduce time consuming job searches and …
WorkHacker News
General advice to grow my network
What mode of communication (LinkedIn InMail, Facebook Messages, email, phone or something else) do you use when trying to …
WorkThe New Republic
Life at the Nowhere Office
Today’s workplace design asks us to be permanently on call—and demands that we vanish at a moment’s notice.
WorkHacker News
How Did You Escape 9 to 5?
How did you escape your 9 to 5 job to start your own business? I am curious about how you effectively spent your time while …
WorkBBC
There's no such thing as flexible work
Technology was meant to herald a new way of working anytime, anywhere – but that’s not the case, writes Georgina …
WorkCo.Exist
There Are 600 Million Young People Around The World Neither Working Nor Training
Young people should be a boon to the economy. Instead, many of the young people today can’t find work—and don’t …
WorkHarvard Business Review
Give Yourself Permission to Work Fewer Hours
With the right strategies and commitment, you can reduce your hours and still get your work done — without the stress.
WorkThe Independent
Japanese people 'dying from overwork' by putting in more than 60 hours a week
‘Karoshi’ – either from a fatal heart attack or stroke, or a suicide triggered by overwork – is now a recognised …
WorkHacker News
Out of ideas, what to do?
I am having a lot of free time during this period but I don’t seem to get any good ideas into my head like it used to …
Life WorkBBC
Is full-time work bad for our brains?
Excessively long working hours can cause fatigue and physical and/or psychological stress, which potentially damage cognitive …
WorkThe New York Times
The Incalculable Value of Finding a Job You Love
The bottom line: Resist the soul-crushing job’s promise of extra money and savor the more satisfying conditions …
Career WorkJames Clear
The Scientific Argument for Mastering One Thing at a Time
The counterintuitive insight from all of this research is that the best way to change your entire life is by not changing …
WorkThe Wall Street Journal
What if There Just Aren't Enough Jobs to Go Around?
A new study examines earnings data to link declining job mobility to lower overall demand for workers.
Work