Tips and advice for career success, work life balance and dealing with office politics

The New 24-Hour Workday

2012-06-13T18:21:28

You have a killer career, control your own schedule, and handle the firm's key clients around the world. The downside: You're fielding work e-mails at all hours and bringing business into bed with you. The latest crisis affecting working women isn't the struggle to get ahead—it's knowing when to turn off

How to Deal with a Bitchy Coworker

2011-09-01T00:00:00

A new study from Baylor University found that a rude coworker can not only make your 9-to-5 hellish—it also screws with your personal life, too. Not cool. Here's how to shut down a mean girl on the job, fast

We Know Why You Didn't Get Promoted...

2011-09-01T00:00:00

Little things you'd never think of actually make a huge difference when your boss is deciding who in your office deserves a job upgrade or fatter paycheck. Skip these screw-ups if you're ready to move up the ladder.

The New Rules of Online Etiquette

2010-09-01T00:00:00

Because there are times when a tweet just isn't good enough, your e-mail signature is too much, and you should in fact be worried about that stranger holding an iPhone in front of you

What It's Like to Work in a Morgue

2010-08-01T00:00:00

One woman gives an inside look into her life as a hospital's mortuary manager and go-to corpse wrangler.

How to Clean Up Your Online Rep

2010-06-01T00:00:00

You've got a killer resume and aced the interview, but according to a new survey, your future boss is judging you on your search results, too. Here's how to make sure that what's on the Web won't come back to bite you in the butt

Confessions of a Spray-Tan Artist

2010-06-01T00:00:00

Dealing with celeb tantrums, supermodel cellulite, and horn-dog men — it's all in a day's work for this chick. Brace yourself as she spills her candid, colorful stories. As told to J. Courtney Sullivan.

8 Awesome New Jobs

2010-06-01T00:00:00

We discovered gigs that are so incredible, it's hard to believe people are actually paid to do them.

Is Playing by the Rules Killing Your Career?

2010-06-01T00:00:00

Should You Put Your Man Before Your Career?

2010-04-01T00:00:00

Love before success? A new book argues that putting your man first could be your smartest career move.

What Do Alpha Women Really Want?

2010-04-01T00:00:00

We're outearning our men more than ever before. So what are we complaining about?

Living and Working in the Same Space

2010-04-01T00:00:00

She got laid off. He works from home. They share 700 square feet. Help!

Will Getting Fat Hurt Your Career?

2010-05-01T00:00:00

Finishing off that plate of French fries certainly won't kill you, but putting on the pounds doesn't just hurt your health — it could cost you a raise. The latest HR battle may surprise you

Little Things That Eat Up Your Paycheck

2010-04-01T00:00:00

If the joy of being flush with dough on payday seems more fleeting than ever, read on. We point out sneaky cash suckers and offer tips on stretching your hard-earned dollars.

10 Ways to De-Stress

2010-04-01T00:00:00

Do you feel trapped by your job? Is the day-to-day grind weighing you down? Here's how to break out of a rut at work and start living your life now.

Would You Bring Your Kids to the Office Full Time?

2010-03-01T00:00:00

New England mom Denise Towne wasn't sure what to do about child care for her baby, until her company invited her to keep her little one by her side from 9 to 5.

Work at Home and Get More Done

2010-03-01T00:00:00

Working at home gives Kristen the freedom she craves — so why does she feel so stressed? Organizing pro Julie Morgenstern helps this busy mom find the right balance between desk time and family time.

The Breakup Artist: Stories of High-Stakes Divorce

2010-03-01T00:00:00

Tales from a Boston-based divorce attorney

I Work the Graveyard Shift

2010-03-01T00:00:00

Many people work through the night, scurrying to the office while the rest of the world settles into bed. Would it work for you? Here's what we asked women who work overnight hours.

From porn star to politician

2009-12-01T00:00:00

Changing careers

Naked Ambition: Marriage and Politics

2009-11-01T00:00:00

He's in politics; she's in pasties. So how does that work?

The Fierce New Secret to Success

2009-10-01T00:00:00

Forget everything you've heard about the importance of playing it safe right now. If you really want to succeed, it's time to make a bold, brazen move. We tell you how to take the plunge.

Stiletto Stoners

2009-10-01T00:00:00

They've got killer careers and enviable social lives. They're also major potheads. Why are so many smart, successful women lighting up in their off-hours?

Is It Time to Switch Careers?

2009-10-01T00:00:00

If the economy has you thinking about reinventing yourself, here's the handbook you need to make a professional transition as painless — and successful — as possible.

5 Dangerous Jobs

2009-09-01T00:00:00

In trying times, it's tempting to play it safe in your career. But here's another idea: Be bold. Meet five American women who have taken on some intensely gutsy gigs.

5 Tricks to Get More Done in a Day

2009-09-01T00:00:00

Get more done in a single day with these tips and tricks.

Are You Stuck in a Sucky Job?

2009-09-01T00:00:00

You'd leave if you could...but there's nothing else in sight. So turn your job-from-hell into a happier situation with these tips.

5 Ways to Live a More Balanced Life

2009-02-01T00:00:00

How to balance work, play, and rest.

Genius Ways to Make Extra Cash Fast!

2009-08-01T00:00:00

If you're in a money crunch (and who isn't?), you can do one of two things: Sulk or go out and earn some extra dough. We vote for the second. Here, inventive ways to line your purse with a little more green.