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Will you live longer if you have a female doctor? Here’s what Harvard says CW Headley

A new study authored by a team of researchers from Harvard University, for instance, concluded that patients treated by female doctors expressed lower rates of death and readmission to the hospital compared to patients who were treated by male doctors at the same facilities. Read More

Study finds if people think this about your looks, your employer will take these steps Kyle Schnitzer

New research published in Economic and Human Biology found that attractiveness can predict the number of “fringe benefits” an employee receives, both in men and women. Read More

Advice

How to make a midlife career change Beth Braccio Hering

You’re not alone if you’re considering changing careers. As you ponder, maximize your chances of a successful midlife career change with these tips. Read More

Office Life

Every question you have about severance answered Ashley Jones

To help guide you through, here’s what you can expect when dealing with severance. Read More

Advice

6 things you can do to turn your life around in 12 months or less Thomas Oppong

Do you want to turn your life around? You can — in 12 months or less, even — by doing these 6 things that will help further you. Read More

How To

How to keep your career moving forward — even during a pandemic Gwen Moran

Continually trying to advance your career, moving forward, is a great goal — and it’s possible, even during a pandemic. Learn how, here. Read More

Health

Ageism is going to make recovery from the pandemic even slower CW Headley

There are certainly instances where it makes more sense for an employer to go with a younger candidate, but there are never instances that justify an older candidate being excluded outright. Read More

Personal Finance

These are the college majors that will make you the happiest Kyle Schnitzer

The one consistent in the study is how education can lead to happiness, which likely explains how education can often lead to more money. Read More

The Future of Work

The surprising age workers start to experience ageism CW Headley

To Rachael Palmer, who led the research, falsehoods surrounding older members of the workforce are keeping companies from employing genuine talent. 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.