I retired young at 55. It felt weird initially, but I'm loving the slower pace of life.
I retired from my job as a postal worker at 55. It was hard to get used to at first, but we travel more, and I have no regrets.
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8 mistakes to avoid making during work meetings, according to an etiquette expert
Business insider asked an etiquette expert about the things to avoid doing during work meetings. She advised against multitasking and showing up late.
Tips for handling conflicts in the workplace, according to experts
Navigating conflicts at work can be awkward or stressful, but there are steps you can take to try to defuse difficult situations.
Fido's RTO blues: America's pets are heartbroken over the end of WFH
Companies are demanding workers return to the office. Nobody knows what to do with their pets who only know the work-from-home era.
Why Friday's jobs report could cause widespread confusion
Annual data revisions could show slower job growth in 2024 than we previously thought.
When 'unretiring' isn't worth it: Some low-income retirees say higher paychecks would cut their benefits
Low-income retirees say that returning to work would mean a higher paycheck, but lower food, health, and housing benefits.
Recruiters share their favorite questions to ask in job interviews — and how candidates should answer them
BI asked a handful of recruiters for their go-to questions to ask in job interviews and what a candidate's answer can reveal.
A global jobs crisis is looming — and here's how to tackle it, says Singapore's president
Tharman Shanmugaratnam warned of mass joblessness in the years ahead and called for worker education and training to be revamped.
Recruiters share the red flags they look out for in job candidates
Some red flags recruiters look for are using AI-generated application materials, bad-mouthing past employers, and not knowing enough about the job.
I supercommute from Michigan to Chicago for work. It's been amazing for my quality of life.
United Airlines employee Josh Nichols says supercomputing from Michigan to Chicago is worth it to live where he wants.
A population time bomb threatens to make young people work longer hours, be more productive, and delay retirement, McKinsey finds
A new McKinsey report sounds the alarm on declining birth rates and aging populations, echoing concerns voiced by Elon Musk and Jeremy Grantham.
Worried you're applying to a 'ghost job' that doesn't really exist? Here are some ways to tell.
"Ghost jobs" can waste applicants' time and sour them on the company going forward. Here are a few indicators candidates should watch for.
The green flags in job candidates that 6 recruiting pros look for during interviews
Recruiters told us their green flags in job candidates include asking thoughtful questions, showing accountability, and more.
I didn't expect being a personal assistant to teach me so much about partnership. It's made me a better communicator.
When I started my career as a personal assistant, I didn't expect it to teach me about partnership. I am a much better communicator now.
I left my stable job in tech to become a freelancer. My mother and older family members don't understand my remote lifestyle.
When I left my stable job in tech, my whole family tried to "help" by offering me a job. They didn't understand the freelance life I was pursuing.
Tip baiting, hackers, and new laws: How gig work for Uber, Instacart, and other apps changed in 2024
Gig workers dealt with hackers stealing accounts, lower pay, and other challenges this year while working for Uber, DoorDash, and similar apps.
The work trends that dominated the headlines in 2024
Quiet firing, coffee badging, and quiet vacationing were among the buzziest workplace trends of 2024. Here's a rundown of the trends.
I'm 90 and still work full time. Staying active and never drinking or smoking are the keys to my longevity.
Leonie Pendergast, 90, works full time in her family business. She attributes her longevity to staying active, never drinking, and eating small portions.
If Netflix and golf are your retirement goals, you're in big trouble
Retirees look forward to doing nothing all day. Turns out that's a big mistake.
I work with clients in different time zones, so I am asleep when my community is awake. My life has become extremely lonely.
Rebecca Vijay left the corporate world and started her online business in 2018. She works through the night in India with clients in the US.