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The truth about distraction and how you can fix it Jonah Malin

How many people would actually be willing to switch their phone to airplane mode everyday in the name of getting something done? Probably very few. Read More

Advice

Could a voluntary demotion be the best thing for your career?Sarah Goff-Dupont

Once you step out of a management role, you’re unlikely to have the opportunity to lead a team again, at least as long as you’re with the same company. Read More

Advice

Never ask these 5 questions during job interviews — ask these 4 alternatives instead Deborah Sweeney

If you are early into the interview process, hold off on asking about benefits until you get closer to receiving a job offer. Read More

Health

If you do this on your daily commute you will add years to your life Kyle Schnitzer

Despite being the minority, researchers found that cyclists had a 13% reduction in early death rates compared to other workers who decided to drive to work by preventing diseases and providing environmental benefits. Read More

Health

This surprising study says you should drink coffee before every workout CW Headley

Not only does coffee lessen our risk for developing degenerative conditions like dementia later in life, but it also stimulates important cognitive mechanisms linked to endurance and short-term memory. Read More

Health

Yale researchers find ageism is literally hurting older people all over the world Kyle Schnitzer

For the study, which was published in PLOS ONE in January, researchers at Yale University analyzed 422 studies and found evidence of the adverse effects of ageism on older people’s health in nearly all — 96% — of the studies. Read More

Office Life

Research finds lying regularly at work has this benefit Kyle Schnitzer

In some events, people are lying to make themselves seem more honest even if’s not the truth because of a fear of appearing dishonest. Read More

Office Life

These are the 4 main ways Gen Z sets themselves apart from Millennials CW Headley

According to a new study from EY, our youngest generation expresses some of the biggest distinctions from their predecessors when it comes to how they take in and disseminate information. More so than any other generation Gen Zers are determined to use digital resources to avoid mimicking the missteps of their elders. Read More

Health

This is how much weight you are gaining from work stress CW Headley

According to a new report published by researchers over at Fit Rated, one in four employed Americans habitually eat poorly as a direct result of work-related stress. Read More

Office Life

Is the staggering cost of childcare driving women out of the workforce?Ashley Jones

Gender pay disparity and the motherhood gap are two mainstays in conversation among professionals because of the societal perception of women in the workplace. Read More

Advice

6 myths about recruiters we need to stop believing Lindsay Tigar

There are far too many myths circulating about recruiters that, to be frank, simply aren’t true. Here, leaders in this industry share what you can actually expect by opting into their services. Read More

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