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How to Stay Awake After a Terrible Night’s Sleep

Feeling a bit bleary this morning? Here are five tricks that could help blow away the cobwebs.

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12 Rude Conversation Habits You Need to Stop ASAP

Interrupting people is never a good look. Here are other conversation habits that are just as rude.


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7 Communication Skills That Will Improve Your Relationships

Bad communication habits could be standing between you and your best possible relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Consider these...


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A Beginner’s Guide to Bike Commuting

Gas prices got you down? Follow this beginner cycling advice from Chip Haynes, author of The Practical Cyclist: Bicycling For...


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12 Hilariously Bad Job Ads That Actually Ran

These actual classified ads are proof that some companies just aren't worth working for.

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100+ Work Cartoons to Help You Get Through the Week

Take a break at your home office and laugh with our collection of Reader's Digest cartoons about work life.


How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on Public Transit?

Now that lockdowns are being lifted and people are returning to their workplace, could subways, trains and buses become hot...

Why You Should Still Use Your Vacation Days During Quarantine

By taking time away from work, you take much-needed recovery time for yourself.


When Will Things Go Back to Normal? What a Post-Coronavirus Life Could Look Like

Predictions for how we'll navigate the world now that everything's different.


My Brief Career as a Food Courier

Delivery apps are convenient, fast and, 
as I found out during my own shifts as a food courier, 
a lousy...


I Lost My Job Because of the Coronavirus—Here’s How I’m Paying My Bills

With a few lifestyle changes, I am now saving well over $1,000 a month. Plus, my ample downtime has led...

Quarantine FOMO Is Real—Here’s How to Overcome It

If your friends' Instagram feeds have you feeling like you're missing out, use these psychologist-approved tips for finding peace of...


14 Working from Home Memes That Are Hilariously Accurate

The majority of Canadians are working from home for the foreseeable future. Instead of longing to get out of the...


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9 Funny Photos of Cats “Working from Home”

They might be adorable, but they're very serious about their work.


15 Must-Follow Rules to Get More Done When Working from Home

Working from home can seem like a dream come true. You get great perks like no commute and no dress...


This is the Best City in the World to Raise a Family

This city's family-friendly perks include generous paid parental leave, high-quality education and excellent healthcare.

10 Things You’re Doing at Work That CEOs Wouldn’t

People who want to succeed in their career need to avoid these things.


17 Things You’re Probably Blaming on Millennials—But Shouldn’t

You'd think millennials were responsible for everything! Here's why the most annoying recent trends aren't their fault—and why they've actually...


11 Phrases That Will Make You More Successful at Work

What you say at work is almost as important as what you do at work. These phrases will help you...


5 Types of Toxic Co-Workers and How to Deal with Them

Working in an office can offer an exciting path to a successful career. However, sometimes our colleagues can be unprofessional,...


The 21 Best Answers to “Why Should We Hire You?”

Hiring specialists chime in on how best to answer that dreaded interview question and snag your dream job.


3 Ways to Deal with a Difficult Person

These expert tricks for dealing with difficult people will help you minimize the impact of jerks on your life—or maybe...


The 61 Most Ridiculous Excuses People Actually Used to Get Out of Work

If you're planning on playing hooky, you're going to have to try a bit harder than these folks...


Labour of Love: Fantastic Photography of Hardworking Canadians

On land or sea, these hardworking Canadians take the utmost pride in what they do.


This Airline Pilot Takes Stunning Photographs from His Flight Deck

Long a keen shutterbug, airline pilot Paul Fox is sharing his impressive aerial photography to the world.

10 Things to Always Do on Your Last Day of Work

Whether you’re departing on a high note or a low one, the last day of work can be awkward and...


The 20 Dirtiest Jobs in the World

Your desk job won’t sound so bad after seeing these dirty jobs.


15 Cool Jobs You Could Have in the Future

Drones and robots may be replacing humans in the workplace, but here are some great gigs you can look forward...


6 Countries with the Longest Lunch Breaks in the World

Canadians, read this and weep: Workers in these countries get two to three times as long for their lunch breaks....


This Is the Highest Paying Job Working for the Royal Family

Yes, you could actually work for the British royal family as a curator, designer, or more. Here is the highest-paying...


How to Handle Criticism: 3 Ways to Deal with Negative Feedback

Everyone deals with criticism at one point or another, whether it be judgment from family members or critiques at work....