Workers in Asia are spending the most time on “performative work” — in other words, focusing on appearing busy more than doing real, productive work.  That’s according to a new global survey from Salesforce subsidiary Slack and research firm Qualtrics, which pulled data from more than 18,000 desk workers, including …

Indian Army T-90 Bheeshma tanks roll past during the full dress final rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 23, 2009. (Photo credit RAVEENDRAN/AFP via Getty Images) Raveendran | Afp | Getty Images India is taking major strides to expand its influence in Southeast Asia, …

Federal student loan payments are coming back, and they’re going to wreak havoc on borrowers’ budgets. Interest accurals resume on Sept. 1 and payments will be due in October for the first time in over three years. But over half of borrowers (56%) say they will be forced to choose …

Rome ranked second on a recent list of best travel destinations for a digital detox. Piola666 | E+ | Getty Images Despite inflation, Gen Z and millennials are determined to travel this summer, even if it means spending a bit more. While almost two-thirds, or 73%, of people are willing …

Mark Cuban says his net worth isn’t what makes him successful — it’s his ability to to stay focused on doing fulfilling work every day. “Success isn’t necessarily how much money you have,” Cuban, 65, recently told LinkedIn’s “The Path” podcast. “Success is just setting a goal and being able …

There are plenty of reasons that make it difficult to take a vacation — stressful workloads, financial constraints and, of course, the fact that paid time off isn’t a guarantee in the U.S. But for today’s youngest workers, one big thing holding them back is guilt. Some 35% of Gen …

Bruno Mars has built his career on infectious pop melodies and perfecting one key skill: honesty.  The Grammy-winning artist, 37, tells CNBC Make It that learning to trust his gut and cultivating extreme self-discipline has helped him succeed in music and business. “Whatever you’re doing just has to be honest …

On the basketball court, Dwyane Wade is a force to be reckoned with, but being a great parent to his children is much more important to him than the titles he earned in the NBA before his retirement. Alongside his wife, Gabrielle Union, Wade is a father of four children, …

Advancements in investment products and trading platforms haven’t altered long-standing investing fundamentals, according to neurologist and best-selling financial author William Bernstein. Bernstein, who released the second edition of his 21-year-old classic investment guidebook “The Four Pillars of Investing” this summer, joined CNBC’s Bob Pisani on “ETF Edge” this week. The …

For those looking to leave the U.S., pursuing life as an expatriate is often an appealing option.  That’s especially true for those living in pricey locales, such as New York City or San Francisco, where the cost of living remains persistently high. In fact, New York continues to be the …