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Can you turn down an in-person meeting during a pandemic? This is what the experts say Rachel Weingarten

So, what happens when the big boss or head of HR at the company of your dreams summons you into a meeting? Unlike even a few months ago, you don’t have to go. But you should create a contingency plan that proves you’re professional and not slacking off. Read More

Health

This is the absolute worst place you can sit on an airplane during the coronavirus pandemic Meredith Lepore

According to a 2018 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that looked at the behaviors, movements, and transmission of droplet-mediated respiratory diseases during transcontinental airline flights, the aisle seat is the absolute worst. Read More

Advice

12 old-school skills that are becoming obsolete Stephanie Thurrott

Gen Z can convey nuance in their text messages, effortlessly navigate wherever they want to go, and get a pizza delivered anywhere, anytime. Read More

Personal Finance

Want to make millions? Then act like a millionaire. Here’s how.Anthony Moore

Walking around as if you make a million dollars/year when you really make $10/hour won’t magically make you rich. (It’ll make you look like a moron.) … Read More

How To

How to feel inspired when you’re stuck in an unmotivated rut Emma Lennon

Are you finding yourself in an unmotivated rut in both your personal or work life? Learn how to feel inspired, with these helpful tips, here. Read More

How To

If you say these 6 things, your boss will likely lose respect for you Steve Adcock

In many ways, perception is reality. There are certain phrases that are hot buttons with many bosses that will destroy your boss’s respect for you. Read More

Health

Hate exercise? Try this zero-minute workout instead Stephanie Thurrott

Do you not enjoy exercise? Like many people, finding the motivation or time can be difficult. Try this zero-minute workout, here. Read More

Health

This is the weird reason you can’t lose weight, according to science CW Headley

A new crossover clinical study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism adds to this development by concluding people who eat a late dinner not only burn less fat overnight, but they also have higher blood sugar levels compared to those who habitually eat their dinner earlier in the evening. Read More

Latest News

What the Supreme Court ruling on Title VII means for LGBTQ employees CW Headley

The ruling essentially expanded The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) that abolished discrimination in employment to include sexual orientation and gender identification. Read More

Office Life

This is how employees want their companies to address systemic racism CW Headley

According to a new report, more than 50% of employees believe that their company should actively address the nation-wide demonstrations by donating to causes, releasing a public statement, and holding an open discussion with leadership. Read More

Health

This group of people is least likely to return to the gym after the coronavirus pandemic Jennifer Fabiano

Shockingly, almost half of respondents across the world said that they will not return to the gym once it is reopened. Out of 10,824 respondents, 46.67% said that they would not return to the gym when it reopens and 53.33% said that they would. Read More

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