Stop bickering about details and get at what’s really driving conflict at work with this simple but powerful question.

Don’t feel guilty if you have to turn down unpaid work. Your time is valuable. Remember that by saying no to an unpaid opportunity, you will free up time and bandwidth to say yes to other, more ...

There are simply some hours that aren’t true work hours, even if they occur during the work day. Times like these are known as idle time or downtime—but there’s a difference between the two, and ...

If you want to create a greater sense of workplace belonging, you should ask your colleagues this question: What do you need? Here’s why asking workers this question is so effective at helping create ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Two of the most important people in my life -- my beloved husband, and my closest partner at work -- share a most annoying habit. The habit is this: When they need something, they ...

The benefits of hybrid work versus traditional all-the-time-in-the-office work have been a hotly debated topic for several years now. Though some companies have allowed a degree of remote digital work ...

Have a question you want to ask Dear Life Kit anonymously? Share it here. For our next episode, we're looking for your queries on crushes or drama in the workplace. Dear Life Kit is NPR's advice ...