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The Reason You Should Never Pet a Service Dog

Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.

These Countries Offer the Highest Wages for 32 Common Occupations

Want to give yourself a 50 percent raise as a barista? Move to Switzerland.

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

The 15 Hardest-Working States in the U.S.

See if your state boasts the hardest-working employees in the country.

The U.S. isn’t too generous with mandatory time off.

The Countries With the Most (and Least) Paid Vacation Time, Mapped

When it comes to paid time off, the United States ranks toward the bottom.

Working From Home Saves You Money—This Online Calculator Tells You Exactly How Much

If you want to see how much your home office is saving you, this online calculator will crunch the numbers.

Would be tough to use these at the same time.

18 Great Gifts for Co-Workers

The best gifts for co-workers strike the right balance between familiarity and professionalism.

Working From an Office Costs Employees Almost Twice as Much as Working From Home

Time isn't the only thing remote workers save by ditching their commute.

How Many Hours Do People Spend Working in a Year?

You may need a vacation after seeing how many hours the average employee spends working per year.

The UK Just Launched the World's Largest Four-Day Work Week Experiment

More companies are opting for a three-day weekend. A new UK study will look to see if it's time for more of us to clock out early.

UPS trucks carry many secrets. And lots of socks.

What Are Those Spinning Things on Top of UPS Trucks?

It's not a satellite, it's not GPS, and it's not a camera.

A banner welcomes people to fictional "Amity Island" in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

Jonathan Searle Named Police Chief on Martha’s Vineyard 50 Years After Acting in 'Jaws'

Hopefully Jonathan Searle has an easier time being head of police than Chief Brody did in 'Jaws'.

Heading on Vacation? Let Iceland’s Horses Write Your Out-of-Office Message For You

Icelandic horses have a reputation for being extra intelligent and independent—qualities that make for great office assistants.

Betty Reid Soskin preserved the history she had experienced first-hand.

Betty Reid Soskin, America's Oldest National Park Ranger, Has Retired at Age 100

She was the National Park Service’s oldest ranger and brought her astonishing lived experiences to the job.

Some office buzzwords can be unbearable for employees.

'110 Percent': The 10 Most Hated Business Buzzwords and Jargon

If you’ve ever tried to give “110 percent” to a task, chances are you’ve worked in an office where people tend to use a lot of corporate jargon.

The 25 Happiest Cities in America

Scoring high marks in income, health, and environment, these are the U.S. cities to move to if you want a better chance at happiness.

The Best Cities for Job Seekers in the U.S.

If you're looking for work in 2022, consider relocating to one of the best cities for jobs in the U.S.

She's waiting for someone to figure out where the mute button is.

The 10 Most Annoying Work-From-Home Behaviors

WFH culture has its own set of annoying coworker habits—and a lot of them involve poor Zoom etiquette.

Don't mix business (finance) with pleasure.

Why Mixing Your Personal and Business Finances Is a Bad Idea

If you're one of the many entrepreneurs who started a side hustle or launched a business during the pandemic, here's why you need to separate your personal and business bank accounts.

The face greeting millions of telecommuters.

Your Cat Kind of Hates That You're Working From Home Now

Cats like routines, and their owners staying home all day isn't part of the plan. We spoke to a cat behaviorist about what to do when your fluffball revolts.

Still Working Remotely? You Can Make Malta Your Home Office for a Year

If you're someone who has the privilege to do your job from bed, you can apply to bring your work to Malta for the next year.

Not using going forward could actually help you go forward.

Going Forward, You Might Want to Stop Saying Going Forward In Your Emails

It’s not explicitly considered bad email etiquette to write ‘going forward,’ but it could come off as passive aggressive.

Two prized employees collaborating on an important project from home.

Working From Bed Is More Common Than You Think, Says New Survey

When the pandemic forced people to work from home, they created workspaces wherever they could. For some, the best place was in their bed.

Introducing The Curious Reader 2022 Desk Calendar, Full of Facts About Your Favorite Books and Authors

Which punctuation did Cormac McCarthy hate? Which sci-fi series inspired ‘Outlander’? Those answers and more, coming to a desk near you.

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