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Doing this very simple thing every day could make you the happiest person in the room

“We found that, yes, across all the tweets, people are happier in parks,” said Aaron Schwartz, a UVM graduate student who led the research. Read More

Latest News
40% of people who work this way were more likely to have been promoted

Out of the workers who have worked both remotely and in-office, 54% prefer working remotely vs. 32% who prefer in-office. Read More

Office Life
This is what people really think when you wear headphones at work

Audio Visual equipment website AVSForum.com recently surveyed more than 800 people about their receptions of others who wear headphones. Read More

Productivity
The CEO that changed how women shop may just do it again with her new company

Ladders spoke with Fleiss about her new company, leaving Rent the Runway as the company was hitting its stride and what she looks for in employees. Read More

Latest News
The surprising way people choose which college to attend

Despite dwindling applicants, Americans, by and large, still believe college to be a worthwhile experience (despite all the debt.) … Read More

Office Life
Personality in the workplace: are you bringing it?

Some push buttons, some aim to please. But whatever personality we have, it’ll eventually show up at work. Start by figuring out your personality type. Read More

Productivity
Life is a series of games: only play to win

People who pretend they don’t mind losing gave up on life years ago. I get it. Life is hard and when you lose a lot, you become numb. That’s why this concept is so important. Read More

Personal Finance
These types of apps could prompt impromptu spending

Some apps are designed to encourage spending. Changing how you connect with these types of apps by deleting them can help you rein in your spending. Read More

The Future of Work
The 6 industries where people burnout the fastest

Here’s some data behind why the folks in some industries can sometimes be more prone to burnout. Randstad U.S. carried out a survey of 2,000 people. Read More

How To
11 tricks Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and other famous execs use to run meetings

When meetings go horribly wrong, it’s usually due to sloppy agendas, un-articulated ground rules, and having too many participants. Read More

The Future of Work
FlexJobs 2019 annual survey: flexible work plays big role in job choices

According to FlexJobs’ 8th annual survey, 30% of respondents have reported leaving a job because it did not offer flexible work options. 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.