Workplace

Motivational quotes for your first day at work

You survived the job search—hooray! Now you’re facing the first day of work, and your stomach is doing jumping jacks. The good news is, you’re not the only one who’s ever felt like a wreck on day one. Want some quick assurances before you start your new job? Quotes from people who and wiser than you can often give you the shot in the arm you need.

How to tell if job cuts are coming

Getting handed a pink slip and being told to pack up your desk and exit your office is a terrible experience, no doubt—but it happens. Companies have job cuts for a number of reasons, and oftentimes these layoffs aren’t a reflection of a worker’s performance, which means there’s little you can do to prevent the inevitable. The people who land on their feet, though, are the ones who can spot a layoff before it happens.

Yes, you can still burn out—even while working from home

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Being overworked doesn’t lead to increased productivity. In fact, it usually leads to a poorer quality of work to go along with a poorer quality of life. You might think your risk of overworking is lower now that you’re working from home to stop the spread of coronavirus. You’d be wrong. Even though you have access to all the comforts of home—your pajamas, dog, and fridge for starters—you’re still incredibly prone to burnout. Maybe even more so.

What to know about returning to work after coronavirus

The country may be in the process of reopening, but the COVID-19 outbreak is far from over. Projections from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation show deaths from the virus continuing to climb through the summer, while several states may experience increased infection rates even as national estimates decline. Still, all 50 states have eased aspects of their stay-at-home orders—and as businesses reopen, people are starting to return to their jobs. That’s left workers around the country with urgent questions about their rights should their employer ask them to return in the midst of the pandemic.

10 productivity tricks successful people use every day

Not sure how to be more productive nowadays? It's definitely a modern challenge. The workers of yore didn't have to contend with distractions like Instagram, news alerts, and the like, not to mention the concept of multitasking to throw you for a real loop. To help you stay focused and crush your to-do list, Monster spoke to experts to learn their best tips for maximum productivity.