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1 Misconception About 50 Professions

Most people only work a handful of different jobs in their lifetime, which means they might get their knowledge of other careers from TV and movies. That opens the door to a lot of misconceptions about a lot of different professions.

Art is subjective. Even when it's just an empty frame.

A Danish Artist Commissioned to Create Art Addressing Labor Struggles Sent Two Blank Canvases

Jens Haaning was paid to create art. He submitted two blank pieces and titled them ‘Take the Money and Run.’

Union coal miners on strike, August 1, 1993.

The Reason Why People Who Cross Picket Lines Are Called ‘Scabs’

By the late 1700s, laborers adopted the insult to refer to workers who wouldn’t join a strike, a union, or take part in organized labor and undermined their fellow workers.

A protest against child labor during the Labor Day Parade in New York City, 1909.

8 Facts About Labor Day

Americans celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September—which means Labor Day falls on Monday, September 4, in 2023.

20 Home Office Essentials That Will Upgrade Any Work Space

These home office essentials can help remote workers stay on task and tackle everything on their to-do lists.

Canada's visa program could make this scene a reality for digital nomads in the tech industry.

Canada Hopes to Entice Remote Workers With New Visa Program

Canada is making it easier for digital nomads from around the world to bring their work abroad.

7 Ways People Woke Up Before Alarm Clocks

You couldn't hit the snooze button on these wake-up calls.

Ireland is looking to increase its head count on some remote islands.

Ireland Has a Plan to Repopulate Its Remote Islands: Pay People $92,000 to Move There

Ireland’s Our Living Islands program will pay for housing rehab on its beautiful but sparsely populated islands.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Is Hiring a Cheese Taste-Tester

This dairy lovers’ dream job requires tasting up to 24 cheeses and a dozen pizzas per week.

He's mad as hell and he's not going to take this anymore.

“Which Side Are You On?”: How Florence Reece Gave Strikers a Theme Song

The classic labor song "Which Side Are You On?" was born during the Harlan County Wars of the 1930s.

They make school days more exciting, that's for sure.

13 Secrets of Substitute Teachers

They often arrive at work unsure exactly who and what they’ll be teaching—but they have some tricks up their sleeves to get up to speed quickly.

The Reason You Should Never Pet a Service Dog

Noble working doggos practically scream for scratches, but you must resist the urge.

These Countries Offer the Highest Wages for 32 Common Occupations

Want to give yourself a 50 percent raise as a barista? Move to Switzerland.

Job openings for the Wienermobile are scarce.

Oscar Mayer Is Looking for New Wienermobile Drivers—Here’s How to Apply

Applicants will need to "cut the mustard," "relish the experience," and embrace other terrible puns.

America’s 50 Best Cities for Jobs in 2023

On the hunt for job opportunities? Head to Columbia—in South Carolina or Maryland.

The 15 Hardest-Working States in the U.S.

See if your state boasts the hardest-working employees in the country.

Help the commuter in your life look forward to their office treks with these gifts.

12 Thoughtful Gifts for Commuters

With these top gifts for commuters, you can make your loved one’s journey to work something they’ll look forward to.

The U.S. isn’t too generous with mandatory time off.

The Countries With the Most (and Least) Paid Vacation Time, Mapped

When it comes to paid time off, the United States ranks toward the bottom.

Working From Home Saves You Money—This Online Calculator Tells You Exactly How Much

If you want to see how much your home office is saving you, this online calculator will crunch the numbers.

Would be tough to use these at the same time.

18 Great Gifts for Co-Workers

The best gifts for co-workers strike the right balance between familiarity and professionalism.

Working From an Office Costs Employees Almost Twice as Much as Working From Home

Time isn't the only thing remote workers save by ditching their commute.

How Many Hours Do People Spend Working in a Year?

You may need a vacation after seeing how many hours the average employee spends working per year.

The UK Just Launched the World's Largest Four-Day Work Week Experiment

More companies are opting for a three-day weekend. A new UK study will look to see if it's time for more of us to clock out early.

UPS trucks carry many secrets. And lots of socks.

What Are Those Spinning Things on Top of UPS Trucks?

It's not a satellite, it's not GPS, and it's not a camera.