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4 steps for choosing a new career Beth Braccio Hering

Hint: If the prospect of changing careers makes you feel more excited than overwhelmed, the time is probably right. Read More

Job Search

What to do after being rejected for a position you really wanted Jane Burnett

There are steps you can take to stop a downward spiral when you are rejected for a position that you really wanted. Here’s what to keep in mind. Read More

Productivity

Here's how much time and money you save by working remotely Monica Torres

Working remotely means no more expensive commutes, no more costly work uniforms, and no more $15 lunches you end up buying in a rush. Sign us up! … Read More

Productivity

4 ways to get your mind and career ready for spring Jane Burnett

So with the first day of the new season arriving on March 20, it’s the perfect time to apply your spring cleaning mentality to both your mind and career. Here are some ways to shake off the winter blues and enter spring with a new sense of passion. Read More

Productivity

How to socialize with co-workers if you aren't friends Monica Torres

Here’s how to be friendly at work and socialize with your coworkers… without necessarily becoming friends with them. Read More

Latest News

If you live in one of these cities, you're probably happy with your salary Meredith Lepore

Did your city make the cut? … Read More

Health

4 out-of-the box ways to lower your work stress Monica Torres

We know all about the tried-and-true ways to reduce our work stress. We journal. We go outside. We take more frequent breaks. These methods are all backed by multiple studies to take away the bundle of nerves keeping us anxious. But if these methods are not working for you, it’s time to get creative. For … Read More

Advice

12 female best friends who started their own companies Lindsay Tigar

Before you secure the dot.com, print business cards and pour your energy into a budding business, take a page from these female best friends who have already navigated the hurdles. Read More

Productivity

Is commenting on a coworker's appearance always wrong?Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Are male-to-female, female-to-male, peer-to-peer, superior-to-subordinate or vice versa workplace compliments focused on looks or personal details like dress ever okay? And when do those remarks rise to actionable harassment? … 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.