Ever worked in a single office that had space for a teeny couch and then wondered: what is the business etiquette around bringing a couch to the office? Here are our best tips on the logistics of decorating your office…
I recently read an article about how “boring is productive” — and they cited numerous CEO-types, including Barack Obama, about how when you take certain choices out of your life, you free your brain to think about other things. Obama was quoted as saying: “You’ll see I wear only gray or blue suits. I’m trying…
What are the best ways to recharge after work — and reclaim those hours as a productive time for you? Reader R wonders, how do you make your evenings productive? Do you have any tips for recharging after work so you can have a more productive night? I keep reading about how mothers like Sheryl…
For busy women, preparing dinner all too often falls into the “takeout” category. (I’ll admit it: I totally lived off Seamless Web during my law firm years.) But preparing your own meals at home can be so much better — not only do you know exactly what’s in the dinner, it’s almost always cheaper and…
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to avoid ironing your work clothes — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on laundry issues, including how to iron your clothes less. Can you look professional — without ironing your clothes every day? Reader K is particularly curious…
