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From their employment rate to the number of hours worked, the residents of these American cities have the strongest work ethic, according to a new report.

The next time you feel tempted to write "OK" in a professional email, you may want to stop and rethink your phrasing. Here's why.

Opticians rarely get as much credit as their optometrist counterparts, but they're a vital part of the eyewear world. Here is what they actually do.

A "failure resume" is just like a regular resume. Except instead of listing skills and accomplishments, you list your mistakes.

And the ones that do get their dream jobs aren't always happy about it.

Here's how to make your resume stand out from the pack.

And when should you use which?

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You must be willing to keep operating the East Brother Light Station as a bed and breakfast.

How are those New Year's resolutions going?

Being too formal can do more harm than good.

You need to look away from your computer occasionally both for the sake of your eyesight and your productivity.

Think a post-job interview thank you note has gone the way of calling cards and phone books? Think again.

"The loss of workplace teaspoons was rapid, showing that their availability, and hence office culture in general, is constantly threatened."

Too many.

Will it be you?

It's also good for your health, in more ways than one.

There's an easy way to separate your work life from your home life, even if they both take place in your living room.

Dealing with death all day isn't as depressing as you might think.

It's an analogy. We promise.

You may want to wash your hands now.

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A Third of All Employees Will Probably Embarrass Themselves at the Office Holiday Party

Laughter in the Workplace Can Boost Productivity—and Make You Seem More Competent

A Simple Trick for Staying Focused While Working From Home

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Companies Are Using Bonus Cash and Vacation Days to Encourage Employees Not to Smoke

Does My Employer Have to Give Me Paid Time Off to Vote?

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Your Office is Infested With Germs—and In Places You Might Not Expect