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Working in tech, Amber Smith was laid off twice by the time she was 26. She said she's made good money in the industry, but says it's tough.

Taylor J. Swift, who works in politics, said his name has helped his career. Though he's been teased about it, he's learned to just "shake it off."

Cisco is reducing its workforce by about 5% as part of a plan to focus on priority areas and expand a partnership with Nvidia.

Americans tip their Uber and Lyft drivers less than 30% of the time, per Gridwise data. Food delivery drivers get tips on nearly 90% of trips.

Employers are clawing back power, and some companies are using that power to compel workers back to their desks — or risk losing their jobs.

An ex-financial analyst helped his female colleagues negotiate higher pay by sharing his salary. He told them to ask for no less than $100,000.

Gen Z and millennial workers are seeing their productivity take a hit partly because of friction with older managers, according to a new report.

A San Francisco Lyft driver says Waymo's self-driving taxis are competing with him for the most profitable rides.

I wrote that boomers and Gen X are loyal to their employers. They were quick to correct me.

I'm a barista, but my degree is in journalism. I couldn't get a 'real' full-time job after college, but this gig gives me flexibility and joy.

To protest declining pay, Uber and Lyft drivers in roughly 20 cities are planning to not drive on Valentine's Day.

Working culture has changed forever, and trying to micromanage workers will cause top talent to leave, says organizational psychologist Cary Cooper.

Mariana Kobayashi also sent recruiters documents that highlighted her "red flags" as well as her strengths, she told Business Insider.

Government jobs are trending on social media as employees seek stability amid mass layoffs and an uncertain economy.

Gen Z employees are coming to work in fashion sometimes deemed unprofessional. Two corporate stylists share their tips on office-appropriate wear.

Minneapolis is one of many cities in the US struggling to attract people back to its downtown area as people work from home post-pandemic.

Having summited Kilimanjaro over 300 times, this guide shares what to expect. He said to prepare to be so tired you'll need help going to the toilet.

Louisiana company J&M Industries has agreed to pay a woman $105,000 in back pay and damages for violating federal age discrimination laws.

Justin McLeod accepted a job offer from McKinsey in his second year of business school, but said he kept delaying his start date for two years.

An author who was successful but lonely working solo all the time wanted to be on a team. So she changed careers and started a business.

A customer success manager got an 81% salary bump when she was hired at her first tech job following a stint in wellness facility management.

A Uber driver had over $100,000 in gross income, but his profits fell to about $20,000 after expenses and fees.

British business mogul and "The Apprentice" host Lord Alan Sugar recently criticized remote working in an interview with the BBC.