6 Ways to Make Your Commute More Bearable

Author: Gail O'Conner Source: The Muse The average one-way commute in America is 26.1 minutes. Over five days that adds up to 4.35 hours. And if you have an “extreme commute,” defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as lasting 90 minutes or more each way, that’s 15 hours or more on the road (or bus …

“Make Yourself Indispensable” is Terrible Career Advice

Author: May Bush Source: Quartz at Work There’s a common piece of career advice that will stall your career if you’re not careful. It often comes from a well-meaning person—a friend, family member, or close mentor who wants the best for your career: In order to secure your job and position yourself for bigger, better …

Older Americans are Turning Their Backs on Retirement

Author: Ina Jaffe Source: NPR Bob Orozco barks out instructions like a drill sergeant. The 40 or so older adults in this class follow his lead, stretching and bending and marching in place. It goes like this for nearly an hour, with 89-year-old Orozco doing every move he asks of his class. He does that …

The Biggest “To Do List” Mistake Even Smart People Make

Author: David Allen Source: CNBC The biggest waste of time and source of stress in the workplace is chasing our to-do lists. How often have you found yourself chasing after 14 different tasks that keep scurrying down 25 rabbit holes? Every day, most likely. (It’s a lot like that “whack-a-mole” game we used to play …

Burned Out? You’re Not Alone

Author: Katie Johnston Source: Boston Globe Janna Koretz saw a number of her classmates from Cornell University go on to “big jobs” after they graduated, only to burn out quickly from the intensity of the work. So Koretz, a clinical psychologist, decided to open a practice in Boston that addressed their needs. Nearly six years …

10 Words and Phrases to Avoid in the Workplace

Author: Alice E.M. Underwood Source: Grammarly Every industry has its jargon. But some words and phrases can be unclear, unnecessary, or even offensive. Maybe some of these are phrases you like building into your business vocab, but use them with caution. If you’re going to offend or annoy someone, or if there’s a clearer way …

4 Ways to Step Up During a Work Crisis

Author: Kira Higgs Source: The Muse Do you ever wonder what it would be like if your CEO’s name was splashed across news headlines—in a bad way? Or if your company went through a merger or massive layoffs? Or if suddenly your entire organization’s budget was slashed in half? When your company enters crisis mode, …

How to Push Through and Get Things Done, Even If You Don’t Feel Like It

Author: Kate Matsudaira Source: Acmqueue Have you ever come into work, sat down at your computer to begin a project, opened your editor, and then just stared at the screen? This happens to me all the time, so I understand your struggle. Even if you love your job, you don't always feel like doing it …

10 Vital Skills for Work that Have Nothing to Do with Your Job

Author: Melanie Pinola Source: Lifehacker Hiring managers make the difficult decision of who the best candidate is for the job based not just on the specific job requirements but also basic “soft skills” every worker should have, like communication and teamwork. Here are the top 10 additional job skills everyone needs. 10. Writing Skills If …

How to Make Your Commute Not Suck

Author: Bill Mccool Source: The Muse At some point during your daily commute, you have likely experienced all five stages of grief. And while traffic is inevitable, it’s important to remember that you’re not in this alone. Your morning commute doesn’t have to be a never-ending sequence of white-knuckling your steering wheel or squeezing yourself …