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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

Advice

How this CEO and BBC executive used grit and generosity to rise to the top Sudhir Ispahani

Chantal, who recently wrapped up a nearly five-year stint as the CEO of the Los Angeles outpost of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts), has championed the power of storytelling throughout her 30-plus-year career in television. Read More

Advice

Deepak Chopra explains how to unlock your natural happiness, creativity and productivity Sara Silverstein and Jacqui Frank

People are looking for more meaning, and they’re looking for more relevance, and they’re looking for expressing their creativity and vision. They’re also realizing that what they call happiness, is not dependent on external factors. Read More

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Fit in the C-Suite: How 6 successful leaders exercise every week Hilary Sheinbaum

Regardless of the duration, frequency or type of exercise, C-suite executives understand the importance of working out regularly. Six execs share their workout routines and why it works for them. Read More

Advice

The 3 wildest Steve Jobs quotes and what they mean Robert Carnevale

Here are the three wildest Steve Jobs quotes (in our opinion!) and what they mean. Read More

Job Search

The Top 15 highest-paying jobs in corporate finance Meredith Lepore

Ladders put together a list of the 15 companies hiring the most $100K+ jobs currently in this exciting field using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

How To

How to make sure you get what you need during enrollment season Maggie Germano

If you have health insurance, but it doesn’t cover what you need it to, how useful is it really? This might take a little extra research and a little more legwork, but it will be worth it once you know you get what you need. Here’s how to make that happen. Read More

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Laid off? It could be the start of a better future. Here’s why Kathleen Marvin

Though being laid off is not the same as being fired – that is, it’s generally not due to poor performance or misconduct, or anything that could be construed as your “fault” – it is a loss, and it’s natural to grieve a loss. Read More

Office Life

Why gratitude pays more than salary increases Laura Small

This evidence is fascinating, and these are all areas in which managers can take immediate action. So how do you, as a leader, make sure that your people are getting what they need? Here are a few tips: … Read More

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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

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.