Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Between constant interruptions, shifting priorities and ...

Unpaid work. Sexual harassment. Violence. Low wages. The “motherhood penalty.” These are just some of the issues that millions of women continue to face at work in 2025. Despite progress made towards ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about branding, burnout, and redefining ambition. Have you ever felt like your entire identity is wrapped up in your job?

I was 16 years old when I got my first “real” job at a local Jack-in-the-Box. It was not a great gig, for sure, working over a hot grill and dealing with rude, demanding customers. But I was saved ...

We all know burnout, but you may have "boreout" — being uninspired and detached from work. A Wharton psychologist has said it was on the rise as hybrid work reduced in-person interaction. This is what ...

It’s not just you—work kind of stinks right now. If you’re struggling to get something done because too many people were involved, getting hung up by emotion and conflict in your workplace, or just ...

For decades, researchers examined work and home life as separate domains. If they were taken together it was usually to study so-called work-life balance. But these days, the reality is more complex.

When should you leave work if holding a salaried, 9-to-5 job? A viral TikTok, with more than 20 million views, is sparking debate online. Years of remote work have blurred the 9-to-5 timeline. If your ...