Tiffanie Wen
The New York Times
San Francisco, CA, United States
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In Math Cram Sessions, Solving for Why
As my Chinese immigrant father helped me prep for math tests, we found a common language through numbers. → Read More
How hidden bias can stop you getting a job
Through every step of the hiring process, recruiters can discriminate against job candidates, without meaning to. Here's how to spot these behaviours, and what to do about it. → Read More
Looking for your dream job? Swipe right
For a generation used to swiping right for love, these networking apps are a natural fit. → Read More
How chatbots could replace your HR department
The latest tools for tackling sexual harassment and discrimination → Read More
The dirty secret about success
Talent and grit have less to do with getting you ahead than you might imagine → Read More
The entourages of the travel elite
The very wealthy can afford to bring their personal trainer, bodyguard or private chef with them when they travel. But for these support teams, what is the job actually like? → Read More
What workers around the world do for lunch
What does a lunch break look like around the world? We asked people from across the globe how they take their midday meal. → Read More
Is there a perfect time to look for a new job?
By crunching the data and talking to experts, we found that a Tuesday morning in December might be the best time to search → Read More
The unfair stigma surrounding millennials and their money
The theory that the millennial generation have less of a grasp on their finances than previous generations may be a lie. → Read More
The psychology that motivates tipping
The concept of tipping was born in England and has spread across the world - but why do some of us tip better than others, and why do some countries not tip at all? → Read More
The special skills power couples cultivate
There may be a secret formula to becoming a successful super duo → Read More
The art and science of being charismatic
Charismatic people have mastered a complex set of communication skills which give them considerable advantage in work and life. → Read More
The psychology behind spending big
What drives people to spend thousands on products and experiences that could cost far less? Tiffanie Wen investigates → Read More
The new way your personality could be holding you back
Companies are turning to personality profiling to find the right candidates for roles and promotions. But the use of such tests raises some important questions. → Read More
The new way your personality could be holding you back
Companies are turning to personality profiling to find the right candidates for roles and promotions. But the use of such tests raises some important questions. → Read More
Why you should keep a connection with your expat country
Reverse culture shock can be the worst thing about returning from a stint abroad, but nurturing a continuing relationship with your expat country can help in surprising ways. → Read More
The hidden signs that can reveal a fake photo
A picture may say a thousand words, but what if the photograph has been fabricated? There are ways to spot a fake – you just have to look closely enough. → Read More
The tricks to make yourself effortlessly charming
From the first moment you walk into a room people are making judgements about how much they like you. Fortunately, there are ways to improve your chances → Read More
My attempt to stop my bad habits through electric shocks
Can zapping yourself with electricity or paying small fines for your digressions improve your life? Tiffanie Wen tries for herself. → Read More
How wearables are turning Carnival cruises into floating smart cities
There's nothing quite like a cruise ship. Isolated from land and (usually) cellular reception, it is a guest's all-encompassing floating city, entertainment venue and home. Now cruise company Carnival is attempting to capitalize on wearable tech to streamline nearly every aspect of cruising. Carnival's new wearable Medallion can be worn as a bracelet or carried… → Read More