When was the last time you got to just be who you are at work? The sad reality is that, despite efforts to boost workplace equity, the privilege of simply being yourself remains out of reach for many.

Is professionalism something that should have been left in the past? One Alaska-based woman, Sarah Trefren, seems to think so. She's a self-proclaimed "chaotic philosopher" on the video-sharing app ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about navigating the unspoken rules in today’s workplace. For much of the 20th century, ‘professionalism’ meant one thing: ...

If you’re navigating a close friendship at work, remember this: the strength of the relationship shouldn’t come at the expense of your professional reputation. There’s no denying that friendships at ...

For years, professionalism came with invisible fine print. Be available. Be agreeable. Be grateful. Answer emails at midnight. Take calls on holiday. Smile when your work gets “reassigned” upwards. No ...