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Here are the 50 best places to work in 2017

Careers website Indeed.com released results from a recent survey, which outlines the 50 best places to work in 2017, as voted by employees.

Watch Kathie Lee and Hoda become Starbucks baristas: What could go wrong?!

Some Starbucks customers get a big surprise when they walk in and find Kathie Lee and Hoda behind the counter. And one of those customers is TODAY's Matt Lauer!...

Learn what prospective employers DON’T want to see on your resume

Whether you're a college grad looking for your dream job or an empty nester trying to get back into workforce, your resum? is key. Kathie Lee and Hoda welcome...

Why the numbers 5, 3 and 1 can make you happier at work

Happiness in the workplace isn't impossible, it only requires adopting some simple practices. Start with these three numbers: five, three and one.

See the 1st Marines ad spotlighting a woman in combat

The U.S. Marine Corps aims to show it's looking for the best warriors, regardless of gender, in a new commercial starring Capt. Erin Demchko.

How to deal with a gossiping co-worker (without losing your cool)

Thomas Farley, aka Mister Manners, shares his best tips on navigating trouble spots in the workplace.

Hairstylist pays tribute to exhausted nurse who fell asleep in her chair

A stylist hailed the hard work of nurses when one of her clients fell asleep in her chair after working a 13-hour overnight shift.

Women find fulfillment (and jobs!) in a new career: Writing code

Career expert Suzy Welch joins Kathie Lee Gifford and Dean Cain to spotlight two women who jump-started their careers by switching to a new job field: Writing...

Learn how to ask your boss for a raise (and get one!)

Author and business expert Nicole Lapin summons Jenna Bush Hager and Jordin Sparks to her virtual office in the TODAY studio for a game of "Professionally Speaking,"...

Real-life Rosie the Riveters: How women are taking over nontraditional jobs

Career expert Suzy Welch joins Kathie Lee Gifford and Jenna Bush Hager to talk about how more women are entering traditionally male trades. She looks at the...

Dad who lost his job as a sports anchor helps daughter start her career with a bang

Alex Parker, who recently lost his job as a sports broadcaster, proudly watched his 11-year-old daughter start her own sportswriting career.

Company steps in to help man who ‘hit rock bottom’ — and get a 2nd chance on life

The owners of Utah Woolen Mills know that getting a great job requires more than an amazing resume.

Can you answer these 27 tough (and bizarre) job interview questions?

One of life's certainties is that job interviews are nerve-wracking. Glassdoor revealed some of the toughest questions shared by candidates.

Strangers rally to help man who walks 15 miles to work every day

Strangers helped raise nearly $4,000 to help a man who walks 15 miles to work every day after a local police officer showed his admiration for his dedication. ...

Man asks friends to send him anywhere in the world — here’s what happened

After getting laid off, Alex Strand asked friends to send him on a trip to a mystery destination abroad for a life-changing adventure.

I was fired for refusing to wear high heels at work — now I'm fighting back

Nicola Thorp, who was fired for refusing to wear high heels, got action from the government after starting a petition.

This company is giving its employees Monday off instead of buying a Super Bowl ad

Kraft Heinz Co. is giving all of its salaried employees Monday off instead of spending on a pricey Super Bowl commercial.

Why Mary Tyler Moore remains an icon for working women everywhere

Mary Tyler Moore, as Mary Richards, "reflected the new age and the modern woman and that was incredibly empowering."

Here are the 50 best jobs in America

Whether you're happy at work or looking for a fresh start, careers website Glassdoor has ranked the 50 Best Jobs in America for 2017.

Here are the 10 best jobs of 2017

U.S. News & World Report just revealed its list of the best jobs of 2017.

Weatherman hilariously zings daughter over text, becomes every parent’s hero

An Atlanta meteorologist was tracking an incoming storm Thursday when his daughter texted to say her weather app didn't agree with him.

How to ask for a raise: 7 ways to negotiate more money in the new year

Here's how ask for that raise, negotiate to get what you're worth, and earn more money.

The 4 germiest spots in your office and how often to clean them

You might think the keyboard is the biggest magnet for bacteria in an office, but there are other areas that are also blanketed with germs.

Millennials at this company are bringing mom and dad to work. Here’s why

Only 1 in 3 parents of young working men and women get what their kids do to earn their paychecks. Major companies want to change that.

Morning news anchor shares his secret to waking up on time (at 3:08 a.m.!)

Pat Kiernan has been waking up before dawn for nearly two decades as NY1's morning news anchor. Here's what he's learned along the way.

This year's most outrageous 'calling in sick' excuses are ...

CareerBuilder has unveiled its annual study that reveals this year's craziest excuses for calling in sick. And there are some winners here, folks.

These 29 jobs have the best work-life balance

A new study by career website Glassdoor reveals the 29 best jobs for work-life balance.

Robin Williams' career advice to his daughter was all about kindness

The 27-year-old actress talks about her father, and discusses her role in the harrowing Lifetime movie "Girl in the Box."

Man aims to run in all 59 national parks, looks for friends (and love?) along the way

Many people dream of quitting their day job to get away from it all. Bill Sycalik left New York to do just that — with his sneakers in tow.

Remember that $70K salary experiment? Here’s what happened over a year later

Dan Price, the CEO who raised his company's minimum salary to $70,000, reflects on mistakes and victories over the past year.

‘I said yes!’: Woman celebrates dreamy match — with a job — in hilarious photo shoot

After spending months searching for work, Benita Abraham celebrated her dream job offer with an amazing photo shoot.

Savannah Guthrie, aerobics instructor? Stars share their #firstsevenjobs

Camp counselor? Baby sitter? See how your earliest jobs match up with those from celebrities who shared their #firstsevenjobs.

93-year-old nurse who worked during WWII retires after 72 years of service

Alice Graber, 93, the oldest nurse in South Dakota, was honored in a ceremony when she retired after 72 years of helping others.

‘Working mom’ Tess Holliday shares inspiring breastfeeding photo

Model Tess Holliday recently shared an empowering photo of her breastfeeding baby Bowie while on the job.

Have you had a midlife career change? KLG and Hoda want to hear your story

Did you shift career changes or turn your retirement into a new line of work? We want to hear about it.

Quitting without notice is a ‘terrible idea,’ Hoda says

Kathie Lee and Hoda discuss an article from The Wall Street Journal that reports that more younger employees are walking out on their jobs without giving notice...

Returning to the workforce? Moms who’ve ‘been there’ share their best tips

Apres and Maybrooks are two new companies — started by moms — that are helping women get back to their careers after taking time off to raise families.

See the most common — and bizarre— resume-listed interests by state

For the most part, we're pretty straightforward listing jobs on resumes. But as one website found, we loosen up for the "interests" section.

This 25-year-old wants to become the youngest woman elected to Congress

Erin Schrode, a California millennial, is running for office, hoping to represent the state's 2nd Congressional District.

Looking for a new job? Here are the top 25 cities to try

Careers site Glassdoor looked at hiring opportunities, cost of living, job satisfaction and work-life balance to name the top 25 cities for jobs this year....