by Peggy Drexler The way office romances are judged is that men do it for love and women do it to get ahead. According to a recent survey of 8,000 workers by the job-search website CareerBuilder.com, four out of 10 employees have dated someone at work; 17 percent have done it twice. It makes perfect […]

Starting a new small business can be a bit intimidating for some, but in most cases they learn to adapt to the challenges presented. In most cases, a business owner will start their company’s journey out of their home, but as the business grows, an actual office space will be needed. Generally, you will have […]

By Mary Bellis As long as governments or other organizations have existed the office has existed in some form as a place to do the associated administrative or clerical duties. The 19th Century Office In the late 19th century , commercial offices for conducting business first appeared in the United States. The railroad , telegraph and then the telephone were invented allowing for […]

It’s time to celebrate the best in movies and TV! The 72nd Annual Golden Globes are finally being handed out this evening at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Into The Woods, Boyhood, Fargo and others are just some of the movies and TV shows favored to win big tonight! We’re updating all the winners right here […]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a massive undertaking, one that many directors probably wouldn’t want to tackle. And while J.J. Abrams decided to take the reins on this highly-anticipated sequel, that doesn’t mean he possesses nerves of unbreakable steel. The latest addition to the Star Wars franchise – the first live-action cinematic endeavor since George Lucas bungled the prequels […]

by Joshua Brown With over 400,000 square feet of usable interior space, there are only 104 units for people to live in. 432 Park Avenue is a monument to the epic rise of the global super-wealthy.   “There are only two markets, ultraluxury and subsidized housing.” —Rafael Viñoly, architect of 432 Park Avenue   Along a […]

By Brian Phillips Illustration by Andrew Janik Source:  Grantland.com Near the beginning of Nellie Bly’s book Around the World in Seventy-Two Days, she describes an argument she had with a newspaper manager. The argument happened in 1888, so call it a year before she set out on her record-breaking journey around the globe, which started 125 […]

By John Hall, Forbes Contributor For the past couple years, I’ve followed one rule that I thought would help me break down barriers and build strong relationships more quickly. Before I got off any call, I would always ask people how I could help them. In my mind, it was simple.  I like building relationships that are meaningful — not just […]

What’s harder to believe: that the Downton Abbey fire brigade responds to conflagrations within minutes, or just how lucky Thomas Barrow is when it comes to getting himself out of tight spots via well-timed heroics? Or perhaps the more pertinent question is this: just how does “Downton Abbey”creator/writer Julian Fellowes and its skilled cast manage to draw us in, season […]

Civilizations around the world have been celebrating the start of each new year for at least four millennia. Today, most New Year’s festivities begin on December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the last day of the Gregorian calendar, and continue into the early hours of January 1 (New Year’s Day). Common traditions include attending parties, eating […]