The 80/20 principle allows you to work less, live more, and be more effective. Focus on the 20 percent of activities that generate 80 percent of your successes.

Why work defines us. The literature on finding balance in life may advise Americans to work to live rather than live to work. But the fact is that most Americans locate their identity in their work.

In their introductory chapter, the editors reflect on “two grand narratives” that underlie competing views of contemporary employment. One stems from World War II era economist John Maynard ...

Still, others believe remote and hybrid work may help boost careers in new ways. “When it comes to career advancement, we’ve found that working remotely levels the playing field,” says Diana ...

Similarly, a McKinsey study found that people “who live their purpose at work” are more productive, healthier, more resilient, and more likely to stay at the company.

To find a job you actually enjoy, figure out what's making you unhappy and move forward from there, says Tessa West, author of the new book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. West ...