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When it comes to social media, some people keep their personal and private lives totally separate. But what happens when this isn’t the case? If you’re friends with coworkers on social media platforms, you’re going to need to watch out for certain pitfalls. Read More

Office Life

4 tips for living with uncertainty in corporate America Jane Burnett

Having a comfortable job in corporate America can provide certain advantages, but job security isn’t always one of them. Here’s how to thrive during uncertainty. Read More

Productivity

18 ways to be more productive in 2018 Rachel Weingarten

It’s a few weeks into a brand-new year and chances are good you’ve already tossed your resolutions by the wayside and are slipping back into your old ways. Fear not! We’ve come up with 18 ways to inspire you to reclaim your productivity in the coming months. Read More

Office Life

4 ways to add more meaning to your day, life & career Rachel Weingarten

When your enthusiasm flags and every day feels as blah as the one that came before, how can you find ways to add meaning to your day, much less your life or career? … Read More

Office Life

What to do when company drinking culture is ruining your health Lindsay Tigar

Like most vices, consuming alcohol in moderation is a healthy approach, but your office’s drinking culture has you feeling less than stellar, you might struggle with how to fit in. Read More

Job Search

Recruiters confess the qualities that are instant 'no's Lindsay Tigar

Here’s a smack of cold, hard truth to the face for you: If you wake up every single day, cringing at the thought of going to work … something has to give. And while we would all love to live in the lap of luxury without worrying about a paycheck, the vast majority of the … Read More

Office Life

5 punctuation traps to avoid at work Jane Burnett

We grow up learning about spelling and punctuation in school, but mistakes still have the potential to creep up on us when we’re well into our working years. The next time you write an email, keep these on your radar. Read More

Office Life

4 things to do when a colleague works with your boss behind your back Jane Burnett

After finding out that your coworker has deliberately left you out of a decision-making process and worked with your boss without your knowledge, a looming feeling sets in. Well beyond the millennial social media concept of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), this makes you feel like you are no longer a valued member of your team at work — … Read More

Job Search

6 things recruiters will be looking for in 2018 Rachel Weingarten

In the sometimes dog-eat-dog world of job hunting, you have to create a version of yourself that both highlights your skills and jumps off the screen of recruiters. These are some of the skills recruiters will be actively seeking in potential candidates. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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

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

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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.