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They say you spend over a third of your life working, so you might as well love what you do. Whether you are loving every second of work, searching for a new career, or just trying to make the workday a little more bearable—Reader’s Digest is here with the tips, tools, and strategies to help you get to work.

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23 Email Etiquette Rules You Still Need to Follow

Email etiquette rules change as fast as technology—make sure you stay on top of them!

How to Use AI to Get Your Next Job, According to Career Experts

Using AI job search tools can help optimize the hunt—and get you hired. Here's how to make artificial intelligence work...


I Quit My Job and Turned My Side Hustle into a Six-Figure Business—Here’s How

If elevating a side gig into a lucrative career is on your job vision board, consider these tips—and you just...


12 Polite Habits Job Interviewers Actually Dislike—and What to Do Instead

I’ve Been a Hiring Manager for 12 Years—Here’s Why You’re Not Getting Hired

These tiny mistakes can make the difference between getting the job and getting cut, especially in a tight job market....

190 Best Team Names for the Ultimate Team Building at Work

Coming up with great team names should be a team effort, so we're here to offer a hand


How to Write a Sick-Day Email—Plus Templates to Use When You’re Under the Weather

When you feel miserable, it’s hard to craft the perfect sick-day email. We’ve done the hard part for you, so...

New Survey: This Is the No. 1 Happiest Job in the World

Rising wages, job security, a sense of purpose and work-life balance—the happiest job has it all!


50 Work-Life Balance Quotes to Celebrate Healthy Boundaries

These work-life balance quotes will motivate you to live your life the way you want—both at work and at home


15 Red Flags That You’re Interviewing at a Toxic Company

When it comes to interview red flags, sometimes the writing is on the wall—and it isn’t even all that...


14 Subtle Signs You’re Being Taken for Granted—and What to Do About It

Being helpful is a good trait ... but some people will take advantage of your willingness to assist. Here's how...