Work-Life Balance


Recent Work-Life Balance Articles

How to Create a Productive Work Environment (Clue: Don't Ignore Your Health)—Part 1

By Curt Finch |  Mar 16, 2011

Technology has greatly aided our lives and made several previously difficult tasks easy.  But technology has also brought some negative changes. ...  Read more


The 24/7 Family Business

By Mike Steere |  Mar 1, 2011

Three generations of the Pitcher family help to manage the Wolf Creek Ski Area in southern Colorado, where the days are long and the nearest hotel is 18 mile...  Read more


The Way I Work: Jamie Latshaw of Lexicon

As told to Liz Welch |  Mar 1, 2011

Jamie Latshaw is a stay-at-home mom. She also runs one of the fastest-growing companies in America.  Read more


CEO Passions: Collecting Sneakers

By Dahlia Fahmy |  Mar 1, 2011

Coltrane Curtis, founder of marketing agency Team Epiphany, takes his love of sneakers to another level.  Read more


A Groupon for Golfers?

By Adam Baer |  Mar 1, 2011

A service that offers access to some of the most prestigious golf courses in the country, for less  Read more


Reader Mail: March 2011

By Inc. staff |  Mar 1, 2011

Responses to recent articles, including our feature on "Entrepreneurs We Love," and Meg Cadoux Hirshberg's column on how running a business that serves a hig...  Read more


The Way I Work: Gary Vaynerchuk

As told to Liz Welch |  Feb 1, 2011

Gary Vaynerchuk, a social media marketing guru, splits his time between two companies, and spends every free second tweeting his heart out.  Read more


CEO Passions: Roller Derby

By Eric Markowitz |  Feb 1, 2011

An exciting outlet for working off stress, NeighborGoods.net CEO Micki Krimmel laces up to let loose.  Read more


Chris Guillebeau, Author of The Art of Non-Conformity

By Tiffany Black |  Jan 26, 2011

The entrepreneur talks about his new book, how he turned a blog into a real business, and offers tips on travel hacking.  Watch video


The Romance of Good Deeds

By Meg Cadoux Hirshberg |  Dec 1, 2010

Meg Cadoux Hirshberg explains why building a business with a strong social mission can also be great for your marriage.  Read more


CEO Passions: Glass Blowing

Reported by April Joyner |  Dec 1, 2010

Tech consultant Greg Lueck blows off steam in his glass studio.  Read more


The Way I Work: Daniel Lubetzky of Kind

As told to Issie Lapowsky |  Dec 1, 2010

When Daniel Lubetzky isn’t coming up with quirky marketing campaigns for Kind snack bars, he is managing a nonprofit that works for peace in the Middle East.  Read more


Doing Company Community Service Abroad

By Leigh Buchanan |  Dec 1, 2010

Here's how Better World Books sends employees abroad to help its nonprofit partners. The experience combines social entrepreneurship with team building.  Read more


Why So Many Entrepreneurs Get Divorced

By Meg Cadoux Hirshberg |  Nov 1, 2010

Why the start of a company so often spells the end of a marriage  Read more


CEO Passions: Acting

Reported by Nancy Averett |  Nov 1, 2010

Bill Leigon dreamed of being an actor but ended up taking the role of serial entrepreneur. Now, he is back onstage.  Read more


An Office of Rock Stars

By Kasey Wehrum |  Nov 1, 2010

Why M5 Networks hired School of Rock to teach its employees  Read more


The Way I Work: Lani Hay of Lanmark Technology

As told to Liz Welch |  Nov 1, 2010

Government contractor Lani Hay spends her days meeting with politicians, partying with celebrities, and advising the military.  Read more


How Do You Get Away From It All?

By Evan Klonsky |  Oct 14, 2010

Downtime can give you a clear head and even a fresh perspective to return to your business. Here is a list of what successful entrepreneurs do to let off steam.  View slideshow


The Way I Work: Michael Arrington of TechCrunch

As told to Liz Welch |  Oct 1, 2010

Michael Arrington loves breaking tech stories, but he’s not big on PR people, conversational niceties, or sunlight.  Read more


CEO Passions: Orchid Cultivation

Reported by April Joyner |  Oct 1, 2010

Civil engineer Chris Rehmann tends to some 1,200 orchids in his backyard greenhouse.  Read more


The Best Hotel Fitness Centers

By John Brandon |  Aug 24, 2010

Three hotels made our list of the best hotel gyms, and we didn’t even break a sweat.  Read more


Building a Family-focused Brand

By Josh Spiro |  Aug 5, 2010

gDiapers doesn't stop thinking about kids once they're toilet trained. The company's daycare and flex-friendly policies place family time at the brand's center.  Read more


To Love, Honor, and Report To

By Meg Cadoux Hirshberg |  Jul 1, 2010

Working in your spouse's company may be the toughest job you will ever have.  Read more


CEO Passions: Rowing

Reported by April Joyner |  Jul 1, 2010

When Chris Ryan, founder of Geo-Solutions, realized there was no boathouse in Pittsburgh, he built one.  Read more


The Way I Work: Justin Kan of Justin.tv

As Told to Liz Welch |  Jul 1, 2010

Justin Kan, the 27-year-old co-founder of Justin.tv, doesn't mind his lack of work-life balance.  Read more