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Researchers reveal the secret to using narcissism to your advantage CW Headley

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed workers employed at Fortune 500 Companies and ultimately concluded that team’s led by individuals who counterbalance narcissism and humility are more productive, more engaged and perform better on daily tasks. These employees even viewed their bosses more favorably compared to firms helmed by less narcissistic executives. Read More

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How to tell your boss you won’t be able to meet a deadline without being unprofessional Marlene van de Camp

For a boss not to allow employees to have a discussion with them about their workload shows a lack of empathy, Arnet explained. Read More

Advice

Do you hate your job? If you answer ‘yes’ to more than 3 of these 5 questions, you should probably quit ASAP Bill Murphy Jr.

There are at least five key questions to ask yourself first. Say yes to most of them, and you can be confident in your quitting decision. Read More

How To

5 signs you have a toxic relationship with your boss Kaitlyn McInnis

To help you figure out your next move, we spoke to HR experts and career coaches to get their most commonly reported signs of a toxic boss. Here, the five signs to look for — and exactly how to handle it from there. Read More

How To

Why resolutions fail and how to set yourself up for success in 2020 Emilie Aries

This is a time to commit to yourself. Know that you’re not going to get there overnight, and focus on taking small, consistent steps. Read More

How To

How to win over a boss you hate Christina Omlor

We’ve all met them and we’ve all suffered under them!But, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves to help you win over your horrible bosses. Read More

How To

What to do if your boss finds out you’re interviewing Erica Lamberg

If your boss finds out that you’re looking for a new job, they’ll probably want to meet with you to find out why you’re job-hunting. Read More

How To

Bonuses are up – how to plan if you didn’t get one this year Sheila McClear

About three in four employers give year-end bonuses, according to new Robert Half research. Read More

Office Life

This is the group of employees that is most worried about talking politics at work CW Headley

Forty percent of female workers are concerned that disagreeing with the political views of their managers and or their coworkers could adversely bias their performance review. Read More

Must Reads

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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.