Optimistic thinking leads people to set up companies that dont have a realistic prospect of financial success, new research shows. By tracking people as they transition from paid work to starting their own business, the study found that entrepreneurs with above-average optimism earned about 30 perce

If youre already working as a freelancer, you know it can be difficult to land jobs to earn enough. If you have yet to start as a freelancer, now you know it too. Do you want to earn more money as a freelancer? Read our tips here. Make sure you have a good portfolio There are a few ways to make yo

Its not uncommon for couples to work together at some point in their careers, especially if they work in the same industry, have a similar profession, or start a business together. This can be a good partnership, but on the other hand, it isnt. Here are 6 tips to work successfully with your partner.

As many as two thirds of millennials indicate that they are not happy with their life right now. Also, 40% say they are out of place when it comes to their job and 35% are not sure. If millennials could choose again what education they would do, half say they would like to choose another study. 30%

Unpleasant, dishonest and negligent bosses can mean poor outcomes for organizations and workgroups. However, new research also indicates that the employees they work with play an important role in this. Employee anxiety, self-esteem, and how leadership behavior is perceived can all influence the lea

You finally did it. After years of hard work, you have reached the pinnacle of success at work and finally have the big paycheck and all the perks that come with it. Sure, you have more responsibility and more pressure, but thats part of it. So why is your relationship collapsing? 1. There is an im

In your mid-twenties, succeeding in this world isnt easy – especially if youre a career-driven woman. You have to be positive, emotionally strong, driven, passionate and a real fighter to show your worth. And if you want to be successful, you have to behave that way. Whether youre on the path youve

Regardless of why you choose to turn down a job, there are ways to do it so you dont close the door for later. Here are some tips you may find useful: * Let the employer know once youve made your decision, so you dont keep them waiting unnecessarily. * Use the personal touch. Speak directly to the

Slimming the boss at work may help boost employees careers, but it also depletes employees self-controlling resources, making them more susceptible to bad behavior in the workplace, a new study has found. Flattery is just one of many behaviors employees use to create and maintain their desired image

When people are rude to their colleagues or treat them badly, they probably dont realize that the unintended victims in this could be the employees children. Women who experience unwillingness at work are more likely to engage in stricter, more authoritarian parenting practices that can negatively a

Single mothers are not punished at work in the same way as married mothers, the new research from the University of Arizona suggests. At the same time, single fathers do not benefit in the workplace like married fathers. Previous research has found that mothers and fathers experience different preju

You have a purpose. There is something you really want to achieve in your life, possibly several things, and no matter how hard you try, you just cant make it happen. Its extremely frustrating. Ultimately, you trade your ambitions and dreams for the ordinary and mundane.Does this sound familiar? Her

Growing a small business can be difficult. But hope is not lost yet. In the UK, the gap between men and women starting a business is narrowing, creating more fair opportunities for all. So thats all the more reason for you to increase the percentage of women with successful startups. Read here how y

Do you love clothes, fashion and putting together great outfits, and have you dreamed of starting your own business for years? Live your dreams, use your talents, and start your own clothing store! With these handy tips you set the foundation for a good business, and you can open your own clothing s

A quick e-mail in the evening, a phone call at the weekend or during breakfast to go through all your agenda and to dos. It seems harmless, but the impact is greater than we often think. This is apparent from research by Zilveren Kruis. Nearly half of employees experience the impact of overtime in t

Sometimes you have an idea in your head about something you want to start. But you are doubting, because is this what you want to do? Can you do it? Or will it be profitable? If you ever find yourself in a rut or experience a passion for a project, stick with your idea until you feel confident about

Sure, weve all done it:start something new, leave it and never finish it. Theres nothing wrong with that, unless its a frequent pattern. Think about the guitar lessons you started and stopped, the book you planned to write but didnt work on for months or years. Or the blog you started and on which y

For the many people who have “non-standard” working hours – evenings, nights or otherwise – the schedule can be especially challenging for children at home. But a new study from the University of Washington finds consistent hours, no matter what time of day, offers families flexibility and, in some

No matter how hard we work, it seems like there is never enough time (or energy) to get all the important work tasks done. Instead of working longer and harder, consider working more strategically – smarter, not harder. Here are some ways to do this: 1. Have a plan. Just as every organization needs

As the world becomes more and more interdisciplinary, different interests can help people make important connections across different fields, such as between the arts and the sciences. A new study suggests that ones belief about the nature of interests may prevent those insights from happening. Thos