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Bosses and employees each say that both side won’t be ready for a recession – here’s how to prepare Sheila McClear

The chance of a recession is currently small, but employees have no faith in their bosses: a startling percentage said their managers didn’t had the skills to manage during hard time, according to a study by Vitalsmarts. Read More

More than 75% of employees expect this from their boss and coworkers Kyle Schnitzer

When it comes to helping out their boss with a major task, more than 75% of workers said they expected appreciation for their good deeds, according to a new survey. Read More

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A former CEO explains the key to getting Millennial and Gen Z women to stay at your company Heidi Ganahl

The American workforce has changed dramatically since Millennials came on the scene. This phenomenon has left many of us wondering why the ways we engage, reward, and retain employees have not changed with it. Read More

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The complete guide to your holiday office party this year Kyle Schnitzer

In a survey conducted by Monster, researchers polled 440 working respondents finding that barely 14% of respondents said they viewed their holiday party as some larger-than-life event. Read More

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What is hot desking and can you refuse to do it?Rachel Weingarten

“Employers are fans of hot-desking because it reduces overhead costs associated with office space and desk equipment, especially if the company offers its employees flexible working arrangements. This seating policy has been popular with Millennials, in particular, who grew up with mobile technology and portable workstations.” … Read More

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People don’t want to be empowered Gustavo Razzetti

Leaders don’t have all the answers. To solve complex problems, organizations need all voices. Develop a culture that encourages people to take ownership. Read More

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How embracing negative feedback can make you a great leader Cameron Yarbrough

Leaders willing to receive feedback put themselves in a growth mindset and develop a more accurate picture of things they’re doing well and what needs improvement. Here are three ways leaders can turn negative feedback into positive outcomes for their companies. Read More

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How to avoid sending a snarky email Mark Borg

The fallout from thoughtless emails is not always so extreme, but rarely does anything good come from them. So how can we avoid the unfavorable
consequences of sending a snarky email? … Read More

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How much do you need to tell your boss when asking for time off?Sarah Landrum

Employers can ask you whatever questions they want: No one is going to stop them. However, there are some things that you feel comfortable sharing and some things that are better left unsaid. Read More

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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.