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Arts and crafts can be fun and beneficial for your mental health.

Arts and Crafts May Boost Mental Well-Being as Much as Employment, Study Says

Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.

How many Americans celebrate the three-day weekend.

8 Facts About Labor Day

Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 2, in 2024.

A three-day weekend makes bidding farewell to summer a little easier.

Why Is Labor Day Always Celebrated on a Monday?

Like Memorial Day and Presidents Day, Labor Day falls on a Monday each year. To understand how the federal holiday came to be, you need a brief history lesson in labor politics.

The “right to disconnect” law can possibly lessen stress in employees.

Australia Passes Law Protecting Workers’ Right to Log Off at the End of the Day

Australia is making changes to ensure employees are truly “off” from work during off hours.

13 Odd and Obsolete Occupations

History is full of jobs that are no longer needed due to technology, cultural advances, and everything in between.

There's definitely some learning going on in there.

The 30 Best Community Colleges in the U.S.

This ranking of America’s best community colleges considers everything from tuition rates to postgrad salaries.

Countries were ranked by the average number of hours a person worked, not how many meetings they had to attend.

The 34 Hardest-Working Countries, Ranked

Americans tend to work more and longer days than many of their industrialized counterparts, yet eight countries work harder than the U.S.

LEGOLAND New York Is Hiring a Master Model Builder

Of all the LEGOLAND jobs, this is probably the most hands-on.

The 10 Least Common Jobs in the U.S.

From wood patternmakers to pediatric surgeons, these 10 jobs are quite uncommon.

Not every state has a high median income.

The 15 States Where Workers Earn the Most Money

Where you live definitely affects how much you can potentially make, as certain states have higher average incomes than others.

Some college degrees are better investments than others.

The 16 Most Lucrative College Majors for Recent Graduates

Unsurprisingly, engineers dominate the list.

Taco Bell's New Early Retirement Community Is Open to Everyone 21 And Over

All your favorite Taco Bell foods will be there.

The 25 Colleges Offering the Highest Return on Your Investment

These schools, from pharmacy institutions to Ivy League mainstays, give you the best bang for your buck.

Where you live may determine if you have enough money left over for the bank.

What You Need to Earn to Live Comfortably in Each State

Thinking of making a move? This list may come in handy.

Someone tell this architect that he isn't actually required to draw. / Hinterhaus Productions / Getty

1 Misconception About 50 Professions

Most people only work a handful of different jobs in their lifetime, which means they might get their knowledge of other careers from TV and movies. That opens the door to a lot of misconceptions about a lot of different professions.

13 People Who Operated on Themselves

From the Founding Father who stuck whalebone where he shouldn’t have to the only known woman to have given herself a C-section.

Why Is It Called an “Elevator Pitch”?

A quick sales attempt is said to be an “elevator pitch.” But does it actually have anything to do with elevators?

There are some powerful tools in your arsenal that will help keep the Sunday Scaries at bay.

A Simple Way to Beat the Sunday Scaries

The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.

Rawfords Mill near Huddersfield, Yorkshire, was a target of the Luddite movement.

The Luddite Movement’s Bloody Origins

The original Luddites were workers whose jobs were threatened by new technology—and who fought back.

The 12 States That Pay the Highest Minimum Wage

Some states try to look out for workers. Others actually set minimums below the federal rate.

Quick, fetch the Rexall’s Americanitis Elixir!

Americanitis: The 19th-Century Scourge of Stressed-Out Workaholics

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

The royal family at Trooping the Colour in 2023.

Now Hiring: Royal Family Communications Assistant (No, Literally)

Here's your chance to work for King Charles III's private secretary.

The 40-hour-a-week slog could go by a lot easier with these fun finds.

12 Essential Products for Folks Who Hate the 9-To-5 Grind

If the Sunday scaries have got you down—especially ahead of Daylight Savings 2024—then these essential products might help make the 9-to-5 grind seem less daunting.

Alternate labels for Millennials include ‘Echo Boomers’ and ‘Gen Y.’

100 Amazing Facts About Millennials

Millennials might just be the most studied generation in history—and also perhaps the most misunderstood. We’re here to help separate fact from fiction.

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