Work
Why Work Perpetually Sucks Under Capitalism
A Q&A with Amelia Horgan, author of 'Lost In Work: Escaping Capitalism' about work culture, unions and why slacking at work feels so good.
Do I Just Have Burnout, or Is It Actually Depression?
The symptoms can feel exactly alike, but the causes—and treatments—are very different. Here’s how to tell.
BrewDog Accused of Creating a 'Culture of Fear' Among Staff
This isn't the first time the $2bn craft beer company has faced public criticism.
How to Apply for Jobs If You Have a Confusing Work History
Not everyone knows what they want to be when they grow up, and that's OK.
Will Anyone Think of HR?
Over the course of the pandemic, Human Resources employees have been tasked with a challenging predicament: how to manage a highly unstable work environment and take care of themselves, too.
The Cult of Busyness
A life of leisure was once the aspiration of the upper class. But now, bragging about busyness is how people indicate their status. Could a pandemic change the way busyness is glorified?
‘It’s Desperation’ – The Multi-Level Marketing Scheme Using COVID to Attract Recruits
Disillusioned Arbonne reps say that people are driving themselves into debt to sell more of its beauty products.
I Get Paid to Do Homework for Students Around the World
“I was once asked by a student to log in and take his online exams.”
For Diversity Consultants, the Past Year Has Been a Roller Coaster
Experts in addressing racism and bias in the workplace have been very, very busy.
7 Burnout Coping Strategies That Take Five Minutes or Less
If you can't quit everything, try taking a small reprieve from the onslaught of daily life.
Growing Up With a Sex Worker Mum
"Things weren’t perfect, but I never once doubted that she loved me."
India Already Had a Toxic Hustle Culture. Then Came the Pandemic.
“A colleague got COVID and lost her voice, but still did a live presentation for her client to meet the deadline and please them.”