South Africa’s diverse ethnic makeup is a defining feature of the country. Though more than three-quarters of the population are of African descent, this group is extremely varied culturally and linguistically. Zulus make up the largest...

Overall, the quality of the Singaporean workforce is high. In addition to having positive attitudes, workers generally apply their skills. There’s been a tendency to be lured by higher wages and to job-hop, particularly when unemployment...

Corporate cultures in Singapore tend to differ depending on whether the company is a local Singaporean firm or a branch or subsidiary of a large multinational. The pace in most work environments is fast. Workers know that if they work...

Women have advanced in the Mexican workplace over the past few decades, but they still face many professional obstacles. Advancing to senior management remains a challenge, as does receiving equivalent compensation to their male...

Perhaps it’s no surprise that, overall, the general attitude toward work is more relaxed in Brazil than it is in many other countries. But it’s important to note that Brazilian attitudes vary by region, industry, and generation. People...

Learn all you need to know about a typical workday in Brazil by becoming familiar with topics such as work hours and workplace interactions. Did you know that it’s extremely important to develop business-friendly relationships with...

Henry Ford didn’t invent the car, but he changed the world by making cars affordable and accessible. His ideas transformed how things were made and how people lived. In this episode, we explore the top 5 most important facts about Henry...

China's high speed rail network is already larger than all other countries' combined--and it's only half complete.

Even in an age so many things seem unaffordable--housing, healthcare, childcare--at least some things are cheaper than they used to be, like electronics and appliances... but these two things are actually related!

The COVID pandemic transitioned millions of workers into remote workers almost overnight. There are a lot of obvious benefits for individuals, but what are the broader economic costs?

Unions seem to be having a bit of a moment. You may have heard about the successes of organizers at Amazon warehouses or Starbucks coffee shops–places that historically have been very difficult to unionize. President Joe Biden has...

A video entitled "Unit Rates" that covers the process of converting units to find real-world quantities.

Thanks to new laws requiring salary ranges to be included in job postings, some workers will have more leverage with their employers... while others may have less.

No Tax on Tips is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!

The gig economy is revolutionizing the traditional job market by offering a variety of short-term opportunities such as freelancing and temp jobs. Enabled by technology, companies can now hire remote workers from anywhere in the world,...

This video provides practical tips for improving your chances of success in the workplace. It emphasizes the importance of staying motivated, being a positive presence, collaborating with colleagues, learning from mistakes, and pursuing...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a mind-blowing walk with one of Indonesia's miners of volcanic sulfur. These men risk their lives to enter a 1000-foot hole at the top of a volcanic mountain to mine sulfur for just a...

Howcast - No date for Valentine’s Day? Put down the Rocky Road and listen up.

Howcast - These days, “micromanage” has become a dirty word. But let’s be honest—most employees need a lot of guidance not to screw things up.

Howcast - It happens to the best of us: you're called into someone's office and told — surprise! — today is your last day. That's why everyone should have a plan.

Howcast - National Boss's Day, every October 16th, is a reminder that to get respect, it helps to give it. Make your boss's day memorable and build office comradery -- all while getting a few moments of fun.

Howcast - Challenge yourself to find more ways to grow on the job and achieve success.

Howcast - Learn how to do the baby daddy prank in this office pranks video from Howcast featuring comedian Jared Freid.

Howcast - Laying off a good worker because of cutbacks is different from firing someone for not doing their job. Here's what you need to know about layoffs.