A new study measured how men and women experience ageism at work
It’s commonly believed that women are far more likely than men to be victims of ageism in the workplace, but new numbers suggest otherwise.In a recent study, nearly equal numbers...
Your meaningful job is a health hazard
If a job requires a lot of you, you are likely to be more emotionally connected to it. This means you can feel passionate about it in a positive way....
The midlife crisis is getting worse
The midlife crisis experienced by many people can be best described as the “big squeeze” – a period during which middle-aged adults are increasingly confronted with the impossible choice of...
The scourge of millennial job-hopping is a myth
Millennials are in many cases still finding their footing, while Gen-Xers and baby boomers are more likely to find themselves settled into their careers by now. However, a new survey...
How young is too young to begin preparing for a career?
The earlier we specialize, the more time we have to fully dedicate ourselves to our craft. However, with the nature of work changing, there are increased risks to having students...
Three questions to ask yourself when you feel overwhelmed by career choices
Here are three questions to ponder in order to help select the profession that’s right for you, whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce for the first time or mulling...
These are best paying jobs for those concerned about the environment
For those looking to launch careers in environmental fields, it’s good news that it’s possible to align purpose with profit. However, there are fewer jobs in this field, making them...
Women gifted in math are still less likely than men to pursue it
A new, large study of students from Poland suggests that even when women have abilities as high or higher than their male counterparts, they still shy away from studying math...
The key to loving your job in the age of burnout
Meaning isn’t something to be found, and it can’t be uncovered by heartfelt commitment, long hours, and self-sacrifice. Meaning is something we make. But when we talk about “meaningful work,”...
Dear parents: It doesn’t matter where your kid goes to college
The prestige of a university does not determine what a student learns, their happiness at school, or how satisfied they are with their lives after graduation. It’s possible that parents...