Career

A new study has revealed something that you don’t need an MBA to know: working from home rocks.

Getting a job is a lot of work. For the most part, an active job search is a full-time job. You put in a lot of effort and time to improve your resume, make sure it’s visible online, make good connections in your network and finally get an interview. But the work doesn’t stop there.

I feel like I don't get enough days off to use them as a weapon, but apparently some people do.

Telecommuting comes with numerous tangible benefits (no more traffic jams, no more dress code, you can pet your dog whenever you want), but it can be a minefield when it comes to staying productive and keeping your manager happy with your job.

Businesses are changing how they do things these days, and the traditional wisdom about getting ahead doesn't work so well anymore.

Making your boss look good—even though you may hate the idea of doing it—is a really good idea.

It seems like proper meeting etiquette should be obvious, but based on the number of workers who believe their time is wasted in meetings every day, we could probably all use a little refresher course on what exactly comprises good meeting etiquette.

Trying to get in good with the boss may mean trying to get in with the “in” crowd.

Everyone thinks they have tricks to make themselves more productive, but the really effective tricks for increasing productivity are either the opposite of what you'd expect -  or just slightly bizarre.

Being in the market for a new job means posting your résumé online. This seems like obvious information, but if you haven’t yet posted your résumé anywhere, stop reading this and get it up on the Web as soon as possible. Or, better yet, finish reading this first and then post it. That way you’ll at least know where to begin in the very crowded world that is online résumé sites.

You are one of the lucky ones. You’ve done your networking, polished your résumé, honed your interview skills, and you are now deciding between more than one job offer. This is the best news ever. Except, now you have to turn someone down. Don’t worry. You can do this without burning a bridge.

Feeling gloomy? Maybe a little down in the dumps? Has your job completely sucked away your will to live? Here's a quick pick-me-up that should make you feel better in just under four minutes, and it's so simple. The first thing you have to do is play this video (trust us)...