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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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17 Things Your Desk Says About Your Personality

What secrets about yourself are you inadvertently broadcasting to your coworkers? Here's why you should ditch the motivational posters and...


14 Secret Signs You Might Be Getting Fired

HR pros reveal how to avoid getting a pink slip, how to know when it’s coming, and what to do...


46 Simple Tips to Help Improve Your Business in Just One Day

These simple changes could make a world of a difference. Get advice and inspiration on how to start or grow...


10 Phrases That Make You Sound Like a CEO

Step up your work presence by decoding these common business phrases CEOs and other higher-ups like to use.


12 LinkedIn Mistakes That Can Cost You the Job

In today’s tech-savvy world, your LinkedIn profile needs to be sharp, crisp, and impressive to both potential employers and colleagues....


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24 Things Restaurant Owners Wish They Could Tell You

Restaurant owners are in charge of quite a bit when it comes to owning a restaurant.


22 Things Tax Experts Wish You Knew About the New Tax Law

As of January 1, 2018, the much-talked-about Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) went into effect. Here's what the tax...


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25 of the Worst Bosses You Could Ever Work For

We asked Rainn Wilson from The Office to help judge your worst boss stories. Whether you laugh in recognition or...

9 Signs Your Boss Is a Micromanager—and How to Handle Them

Nobody likes being micromanaged, but one too many bosses are guilty of the unfavorable management style. If yours is one...


9 Hidden Benefits of Procrastination

If you're a fellow procrastinator, don't beat yourself up too hard. While procrastination tends to get a pretty bad rep,...


10 Strict Grammar Rules It’s Probably Safe to Ignore

Grammar freaks often freak out about “broken rules.” But most of these examples are simply indicators of a living language...


The 15 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters

Start your job search smart by avoiding these pitfalls and following these tips straight from career coaches and job recruiters.


14 Easy Style Tricks that Could Earn You a Promotion

What you wear to work sends a message, and these style tricks could make you look professional, polished—and ready for...


The Next Time You’re in an Argument, Use These 6 Words

It's not always about being right or wrong.


12 Millennial Entrepreneurs Who Started with Nothing—and Made a Fortune

Don't be discouraged if you have nothing right now. These millennial entrepreneurs started with nearly zilch and made it to...


Ask Yourself These 10 Questions to Discover Your True Passion

Would you like to feel inspired on a daily basis? Of course you would! These questions will help you find...


8 Expert-Backed Secrets to Succeed in Your Job

Itching to get a promotion this year? Follow these expert-approved secrets to become a better coworker while climbing the ladder.

13 Things Mall Cops Won’t Tell You

The job of a mall cop is a lot more complex than you may have thought. Here's what they wish...


7 Ways to Deal with a Toxic Narcissist at Work

Having a narcissist in your workplace can make every day a challenge. We asked relationship experts how to manage game-playing...


12 of the Weirdest Jobs You Didn’t Know You Could Apply For

While some children grow up wanting to be doctors or firefighters, others might want to opt for something a little...


The 10 Best Careers to Pursue Right Now

Job listing site Monster.com tapped into hiring patterns over the past six months to give us a taste of what's...


4 Ways to Respond to the Question “Why Should We Hire You?”

There's a fine line between selling yourself too hard and not hard enough. We asked career experts the best way...


20 Words You Should Never Use in a Cover Letter

Here's how to avoid landing your cover letter in the trash—or worse.

How to Give a Sincere Compliment

Use these 15 tips to become a pro at praising people in a way they will really appreciate.


15 Pet Peeves Every Victoria’s Secret Employee Has

You won't believe what we've found in the dressing room.


Only a Genius Can Answer This Tricky Job Interview Question

Tech mogul and billionaire Elon Musk reportedly asked this one particular interview question to every candidate—and if you solve it,...


This is Why the Letters on a Computer Keyboard Aren’t in Alphabetical Order

ABCDEFG seems to make a lot more sense than QWERTY. This is why designers went with the latter.


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The Most Important Car Safety Feature Is Not What You Think

A car expert explains why the most important part of your car is the part we rarely think about.


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Take These 5 Steps to Insure That Your Identity Is Protected Online

Every time you pull out your credit cards, you're giving someone an opportunity to steal your identity. Follow these steps...