Work
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World
Yes, Your Job Is Important. But It’s Not All-Important.
Though I receive a lot of questions as your work friend, there are a few common themes. Mostly, people want…
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World
Russell Banks, Novelist Steeped in the Working Class, Dies at 82
He brought his own sometimes painful blue-collar experiences to bear in acclaimed stories exploring issues of race, class and power…
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World
Getting Rid of Remote Work Will Take More Than a Downturn
As the economy slows, a handful of prominent C.E.O.s have tried to put an end to remote work. But some…
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World
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers…
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Magazine
When the Writing Demands Talent and Discretion, Call the Ghostwriter
Ghostwriters write books in someone else’s voice — without leaving fingerprints. Doing it well requires great technical skill and a…
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Magazine
Alexei Ratmansky, Renowned Choreographer, to Join City Ballet
“I wanted a change,” Ratmansky said, announcing his next chapter after 13 years at American Ballet Theater.
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World
U.S. Moves to Bar Noncompete Agreements in Labor Contracts
A sweeping proposal by the Federal Trade Commission would block companies from limiting their employees’ ability to work for a…
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Opinion
Workers Are Losing in the Inflation Battle
Memo to staff: We highly value your work for us. However, we are not going to give you raises this…
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Magazine
Prototype, an Essential New York Opera Festival, Turns 10
“There are all these unbelievable artists who are creating work that’s really hard to define,” Beth Morrison, a music theater…
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World
Need an Onion? These Indian Apps Will Deliver It in Minutes.
Fueled by billions of dollars in investments, Indian companies are rushing to cut delivery prices and wait times, relying on…