Successful employees take control of their own careers, rather than waiting for an employer to provide them opportunities, training, or recognition. Celebrate these ten career triumphs no matter what your boss thinks. (Forbes)

Despite an increase in starting salaries for bankers, more MBA graduates are choosing jobs in tech and consulting instead. Here's why. (The Wall Street Journal)

With national unemployment at its lowest in 17 years, businesses have to focus even harder to recruit, engage, and retain talent. From flexible hours to paid paternity leave, here's how the best workplaces in America stack up. (Inc.)

Research shows that time seems to speed up as we age, but the most productive people make their lives feel more memorable by identifying something different about each day. Ultimately, more memories create the illusion of more time. (Fast Company)

Artificial intelligence offers limitless potential, but Ann Cairns, Vice Chairman of Mastercard Inc., warns that a lack of diversity and inclusion in STEM may perpetuate existing divides when teaching computers how to "think." (Fortune)

As professionals from a range of industries aspire to work in the wine industry, universities such as Sonoma State are offering winery degrees. (Fortune)

Robert Strand, professor at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, shares his perspective on how diversity in the workforce can help ensure that tech companies innovate responsibly with respect to race. (Business Because)

Social media giant Facebook holds at least two patents to track user eye movements, through it denies using the technology and has vowed to protect intellectual property. Mashable

Janice Bryant Howroyd, The ActOne Group founder and CEO, shares how persistence and confidence helped her build an international business over the course of her four-decade career. (Entrepreneur)

The stresses of living a high-profile, creative, or entrepreneurial life can take their toll, both physically and emotionally. The key is to keep things in perspective. (Forbes)

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised its outlook on U.S. economic growth as policymakers lowered their expectations for the unemployment rate. (CNBC)

Major election outcomes have historically been driven by the economy. With the mid-term elections only months away, how will voters' pocketbooks influence results? (Forbes)

According to a new survey from the CFP Board Center for Financial Planning, part of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, fewer than 4 percent of Certified Financial Planners are black or Latino. What can be done to increase that percentage? (Next Avenue)

Members of Forbes Coaches Council describe what it takes to be a courageous leader on a daily basis, from standing up for what's right to walking toward your fears. (Forbes)