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.
I’d be interested to know what you guys think. I’d love to be a digital nomad but it also seems like a slightly …
Remote Work WorkHarvard Business Review
For many of us, working simply feels good. But just because it feeds your ego or makes you feel important, that doesn’t …
WorkPaul Graham
If something that seems like work to other people doesn’t seem like work to you, that’s something you’re …
WorkJanelle Quibuyen
Quitting your job to pursue your passion is bullshit. This messaging is only beneficial for privileged people and very …
WorkThe Guardian
A US ruling says that that companies aren’t allowed to pressure staff to be relentlessly positive. That’s good …
WorkThe Coffeelicious
Instead of sharing quotes like “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”, why don’t …
WorkVox
Expect workers and regulators to demand continued improvements in workplace safety. Expect more comfortable workspaces, more …
WorkHarvard Business Review
But in today’s world, networking is a necessity. A mountain of research shows that professional networks lead to more …
Work1843
We asked three economists for their answer to the question: why do we work so hard?
WorkNautilus
Moving from naive to purposeful practice can dramatically increase performance.
Work99U
Next time you’re feeling apprehensive about your work, because others in your field seem more talented or confident, …
WorkHacker News
Looking for a few general parameters here, feel free to answer any or all: Desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, music (Y/N? if so, …
WorkConversable Economist
On the surface, it’s easy to sketch what a “good job” means: having a job in the first place, along with …
WorkHacker News
I am currently working in a position that felt like a great startup to work at during my interview. However, a few months …
WorkThe Atlantic
A midlife career shift can be good for cognition, well-being, and even longevity.
WorkJacques Mattheij
Passion is great, it is motivating force, a driver to learn and practice and hopefully eventually to excel at something. But …
Work1843
Our jobs have become prisons from which we don’t want to escape.
WorkNPR
I’ve been itching to get a standing desk. After all, America’s sitting itself into an early grave. Sitting is the …
Health WorkTED
We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and …
Video WorkHacker News
Has anyone moved out of SF/SV to work in a different tech city? If so, where?
Life WorkJames Altucher Blog
Now we live in a new world. A world where you don’t have to get a job. Where there are opportunities with their hands …
WorkThe New York Times
New research reveals surprising truths about why some work groups thrive and others falter.
WorkBusiness Casual Copywriting
In this quick post, I’m going to explore four things you can do to make a connection with customers and get them to …
Freelance WorkJessica Abel
Idea Debt is when you spend too much time picturing what a project is going to be like, too much time thinking about how …
WorkMedium
Many people believe themselves to be multitasking masters, but could it all be in their heads?
Life WorkNathan Barry
That company or project you started isn’t working out. You were excited, early customers were excited, but once you …
WorkHacker News
I want to quit the job I hate so much. I have been way too long on the same job (more than 10 years). I have savings enough …
WorkProject Syndicate
Think about it: You can call, email, and even watch your counterparty on FaceTime, Skype, or GoToMeeting. So why do companies …
WorkJames Altucher Blog
Not everyone is Mark Zuckerberg or Larry Page. Not everyone is going to drop out of college and create an iphone or a time …
WorkAeon
The utopian workplace is here, complete with roof gardens, therapists and time to nap. Can the employee ever escape?
Life Work