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It could be your job to make sure the Queen knows what time her flight is.

Queen Elizabeth II Is Looking for a New Personal Assistant

If your dream job involves managing the Queen’s calendar and writing letters on royal stationery, this one’s for you.

Here’s the Best Way to Answer the Dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself” Question During a Job Interview

Hearing "tell me about yourself" is an intimidating way to start a job interview, but there is a right way to answer the question.

Slack really wants to liberate users from their email inboxes.

Slack Will Soon Allow People From Any Company to DM You

The Slack app has helped people spend less time in their email inboxes—the new feature could help even more.

Talking about being fired can make people apprehensive.

Got a Job Interview and Need to Explain Why You Were Fired? Here's How

Talking about being fired can be uncomfortable, but there's a simple way to discuss it without being defensive.

Aruba Is Inviting People Who Work From Home to Work From The Beach Instead

You can choose from Aruba’s best all-inclusive resorts, quaint seaside villas, and more—for a discount.

More than 15 percent of North Dakota's hard-working population lives in Fargo.

The 25 Hardest-Working States in America

According to a new survey, the very middle of America is chock-full of workaholics, from North Dakota to Texas.

15 Products You Need for Your Next Zoom Meeting

Chances are you've got your fair share of virtual meetings scheduled for the next few months. Here are the webcams, lights, and other accessories you need to make them less of an annoyance.

In Christchurch, New Zealand, wizards ride buses, not brooms.

Meet Ian Brackenbury Channell—the Official City Wizard of Christchurch, New Zealand

Ian Brackenbury Channell gets paid $10,000 a year to be the official wizard of Christchurch—and he's preparing to pass off his staff to an apprentice.

11 Handy Zoom Hacks to Make Your Digital Life Easier

Maybe you know how to change your background on Zoom already, but did you know about all the keyboard shortcuts?

A perfect view for zoning out on a Zoom call.

Sick of the Same Old Window View? Swap Yours for Someone Else’s With This New Website

Take a break from staring at your neighbor’s fire escape and see Christine’s happy little pond in Bavaria instead.

Barbados Is Offering a 12-Month Visa to Encourage Remote Workers to Stay Awhile

Forget changing your Zoom background to a beach image—Barbados is hoping to offer you the real thing.

Work blanket? Check. Hot tea? Check. Writing gloves? Check.

Winter is Coming: Why Some People Seem to Feel Colder Than Others

If you own a work sweater and have a space heater under your desk, your individual perception of cold might differ from that of your co-workers.

What Day Is It Again? Why It's So Easy to Lose Track of Time in Quarantine

If your Tuesday feels like a Thursday, you're not alone. Here's why we've lost access to our internal calendars.

Video-chatting is a little like chatting by Floo Powder (minus all the soot).

Bring Some Magic to Your Next Zoom Meeting With These Harry Potter Backgrounds

Video-chatting isn’t all that different than communicating via Floo Powder or portrait-hopping, right?

This man is so good at using Google Docs that he doesn't even need both hands.

13 Handy Tips, Tricks, and Hacks for Using Google Docs

From helpful keyboard shortcuts to adding handwritten signatures, these tips will make you a Google Doc wizard.

You'd have to guess what your coworker was eating for lunch based on smell and sound alone.

Cubicles Could Make a Big Comeback

As companies look to safely bring employees back to offices after the coronavirus pandemic, cubicles could once again be king.

How to Pitch a Story to Mental Floss

So, you’d like to write for Mental Floss? We've assembled a handful of helpful tips to help you craft the best pitch possible.

Let This Online Tool Fill Your Home With the Annoying Office Sounds You Secretly Miss

If you miss the background sounds of typing, chatter, and even ping pong, this tool will bring you comfort while working from home.

Working from home means getting to belt out Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" without your coworkers shushing you.

The World’s 21 Most Popular Work-From-Home Songs, According to Spotify

Unsurprisingly, Fifth Harmony’s “Work From Home” is on the list. So is “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” by The Police.

You don't need to wear full business attire to maintain a professional appearance.

10 Ways To Look Professional, and Hide Your Pajamas, In a Video Conference Call

You don't have to wear pants without a stretchy waistband, but you should follow a few tips before joining a Zoom video call when working from home.

NASA Opens Astronaut Applications to the Public

For one month only, any member of the public can apply to be an astronaut for NASA through the new listing on USAJobs.

New York City Is Hiring an ‘Explorer in Chief’ to Spend This Summer Roaming Lower Manhattan

The Downtown Alliance's "Explorer in Chief" will spend the summer documenting their adventures in Lower Manhattan—and rent and a salary are included.

We're Hiring a Part-Time Editorial Assistant

Mental Floss is hiring a part-time editorial assistant for our New York City office. We’re looking for a rabidly curious individual who is interested in contributing to various aspects of MentalFloss.com.

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Finland Is Doing Away With Distinguishing Between Maternity and Paternity Leave

New prime minister Sanna Marin is hoping to encourage gender equality and a better work-life balance.

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