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13 ways you can be happier at work, according to career experts Natalia Lusinski

We spend most of our lives working, so being happy at work is important. If you want to be happier at work, consider these 13 ways to do so. Read More

Productivity

Why you shouldn’t stress if your boss is making a face when you talk John Anderer

According to a new study conducted at Ohio State University, we should all take an extra moment of consideration before we judge someone’s mood based solely on their facial expression. Read More

Advice

The best quotes about leadership to inspire your own Sonya Swink

You’re already a leader. But you can always improve your leadership. Discover 7 quotes about leadership to guide how to be an even better one. Read More

Interview Tips

What to do and what not to do during an exit interview Robert Carnevale

This type of interview has consequences, so here are tips and tricks on how to navigate one and come out the other side in fighting shape. A few tips on what not to do are included as well, so read on for everything you need to know about exit interviews. Read More

How To

How to fire an employee: 4 ways to make the process kinder Kara Goldin

Hands down, the hardest part of my job is letting an employee go. Discover four strategies for terminating a contract with compassion and integrity. Read More

Office Life

Use this technique to see if someone is actually listening to you John Brandon

Over the years, I’ve used a simple technique to find out if someone is listening. It’s not complicated, and it can work in meetings, interviews, just about any discussion. Of course, it
also works in casual settings and when you are not at work. Read More

How To

How to know if someone doesn’t really want to have a conversation with you at work John Brandon

If you want to read people correctly and know if they are listening and interested in what you have to say, or if they don’t want to talk to you at all and have other things on their minds, look for these clues. Read More

Advice

8 public speaking habits you should avoid at all costs Anouare Abdou

Ready to nip your bad speaking habits in the bud? Be aware of these bad habits that you should avoid at all costs. Read more, here. Read More

Interview Tips

How to answer ‘What is your greatest strength?’ in an interview Elvira Veksler

The best way to begin approaching this question is to understand why potential employers ask this question. 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.