After a conversation about subtly snarky emails went viral on twitter, it might be worth asking yourself: are you being accidentally rude? A couple of weeks ago, Danielle René caused a stir when she tweeted her preferred method of subtly putting someone down in the workplace by email: using the simple phrase "per my last email." Alongside her favourite passive aggressive clap back, the Washington
At what age are you officially old and boring? A few recent surveys reckon it’s your mid-thirties. What’s the perfect age? For some it’s the carefree teenage years or time at university. But 35 may in fact be the pivotal turning point, both personally and professionally. Not only is 35 the age when we’re perceived to no longer be "young", according to a study from the University of Kent, but also
Law makers and companies are aiming for shorter hours and a better work-life balance for Japanese people, in an attempt to solve a national productivity crisis The Japanese government is hoping a single phrase can overhaul its economy and stop its salarymen and women from working themselves to death. Hatarakikata kaikaku or “work style reform” is an urgent bid to tackle a workplace culture so puni
For people who manage hundreds of employees and dozens of projects, having a foolproof way to plan the day is crucial to performance. If you want a job interview with Li Fan, head of engineering at Pinterest, you’ll need to wait until Friday. Fan categorises the types of meetings she takes by days of the week. Mondays are for large group meetings and Tuesdays are for speaking with people one-on-on
The trend for slides, scooters and ping pong tables in offices may be missing the point. Perhaps we just need to tap into our inner child. Lining up a row of brightly coloured smoothies on his kitchen table, Paul Lindley turned to a group of young children he had gathered round and asked: “Which is best?” It was his own son, Paddy, who pointed to one of the fruity mixes and stated emphatically: “T
Canny investors have bought an entire San Francisco street – a practice in the US that goes back hundreds of years. It may sound odd that a couple of investors could swoop in and buy a private San Francisco street in an exclusive development for $90,000. Presidio Terrace, an affluent street in the northwest of the city, is now owned by Tina Lam and Michael Cheng, who snapped up the private road at
Despite a boom in flexible working, many singles say they’re still picking up the slack from colleagues with families. Career coaches are advising them to say no. Janice Chaka had spent her lunch hour organising a surprise cooking class for a close friend who was visiting from out of town. After getting stuck in traffic on the way back from the venue she ended up back in her office five minutes’ l
Microchip implants, now being offered to workers by some companies, do come with risks, but not the ones you might imagine. Over the next month, we’re celebrating technology and innovation in a new series called Bright Sparks. As part of the series, we’re bringing back some of our favourite articles about the people and ideas that are changing the world with technology. The tiny bump on the back o
A study of microfinance loan managers in Central America reveals how clients assign gender roles “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss.” So proclaims Beyoncé in a video in support of the #banbossy campaign. The campaign highlights how when little boys take charge, they’re often praised for being a “leader.” But when little girls do, they’re more likely to be scolded for being too “bossy.” And it matters fo
As more US states legalise marijuana, a complicated issue has arisen for both workers and employers. Ron Alsop reports. More people are smoking weed these days, sparking a haze of complications and confusion in the workplace. A growing number of states in the US – and countries around the world – are legalising or decriminalising recreational and medical marijuana, forcing businesses to grapple wi
The stats all seem to point one way – that most of us aren’t engaged or even happy at work. But there are ways to turn it around, writes Eric Barton. Do you dislike – maybe even hate – a job you once loved? It’s probable, based on statistics alone. Around two thirds of people in careers across the spectrum, from factory workers to doctors and pilots, have reported a lack of engagement and a high l
Robots are poised to replace workers in many industries. But caring professions such as teaching and nursing can never be automated away, and require investment, writes Livia Gershon. Disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data are changing the world of work. Retail jobs are disappearing in the US while the online sellers supplanting them fill their warehouses with robots
They’re lazy, bored and are constantly job-hopping – or so the stereotypes would have you believe. Jess Holland takes another look at the myths of Gen Y. Type “millennials are” into a Google search bar, and you’ll find that “lazy” comes up as one of the top three autocompletes. The common perception is that members of the generation born between the early 1980s and late 1990s are easily bored, cra
One plane, two cars, 770 miles and six hours – all to get to work and back. Editor’s Note (December 21, 2017): Through to the end of the year, BBC Capital is bringing back some of your favourite stories from 2017. Curt von Badinski, a mechanical engineer and co-founder of a San Francisco-based tech company, has a six-hour daily commute from Los Angeles – most of it by plane. Five days a week, he r
As artificial intelligence allows machines to talk more and more like humans, companies are increasingly turning to robots to answer calls from their customers. It was only after Ruaraidh Menzies’ friend had left the club that Saturday night in Glasgow that he realised his jacket and wallet were missing. Menzies tried calling the venue on his phone, but could not get through to anyone. “Then we tr
Mindfulness has become trendy around the world in recent years – but in Japan, it’s been ingrained into the culture for centuries. As the sleek shinkansen bullet train glided noiselessly into the station, I watched a strange ritual begin. During the brief stop, the conductor in the last carriage began talking to himself. He proceeded to perform a series of tasks, commenting aloud on each one and v
Pasalubong is more than simply a souvenir or gift, with layers of meaning and ritual behind the word. As the daughter of a mother who worked overseas, I always looked forward to receiving pasalubong from Mama when we were kids. It came every few months in the form of balikbayan (return [to] country) boxes filled with chocolates, canned goods, toiletries, cosmetics, clothes, shoes and anything else
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