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A new study shows an animal’s lifespan is written in the DNA. For humans, it’s 38 years

Based on DNA, we also estimated a “natural” lifespan modern humans of 38 years. This matches some anthropological estimates for early modern humans. Read More

Productivity
These are the 5 things employees must have in order to be productive in an office

Although only 77% of the entire study pool was satisfied with their office setup, private offices accounted for the lion’s share of happy workers, followed by spaces that were a combination of a private office and an open floor design (90%, and 79%, respectively). The chief ranking appeared to come down to communication. Read More

How To
5 conversation tips that will make you memorable in 30 seconds or less

A Stanford research study reported by Forbes showed that statistics alone have a retention rate of 5-10%, but when coupled with anecdotes, the retention rate rises to 65-70%. Read More

The Future of Work
What you need to know about AI when it comes to our culture and decision-making

From an ethical standpoint, AI has had a positive impact on society, and enables innovation. But this innovation necessarily involves risk. Read More

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10 habits of unlikeable people

When you build your awareness of how your actions are received by other people, you pave the way to becoming more likeable. Read More

Productivity
Everything you need to know about the Pomodoro Technique

“Choose a task you’d like to get done, Something big, something small, something you’ve been putting off for a million years: it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it’s something that deserves your full, undivided attention.” … Read More

How To
How to break free of emotional eating

Changing habits can be difficult—two steps forward, one step back. Understanding that can help you to stay on track with your goals. Read More

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Lonely, burned out, and depressed: The state of millennials’ mental health entering the 2020s

Millennials working outside a full-time corporate office are particularly vulnerable to depression, according to a University of Exeter review. Read More

Personal Finance
Kekeibo: How the Japanese art of budgeting can help you save money

Kakeibo is a saving tool that helps millions of people in Japan set saving goals, spend wisely, and manage their household finances. Read More

The Future of Work
Secondments: the most powerful job training you’ve never heard of

Maybe you’ve plateaued in your current role and are looking for a springboard to launch you into the next phase. A secondment may be just the thing. Read More

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10 lessons for a good life

I love it when people say, “Easier said than done.” That’s exactly the point. Thanks for stating the obvious, genius. Everything is easier said than done. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.