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What we can learn about collaboration from Major Lazer's DJ Jillionaire Meredith Lepore

You may not associate Christopher Leacock AKA Jillionaire with being a career guru but the Trinidad-born DJ, entrepreneur and now restauranteur is full of sage career advice, especially when it comes to collaboration. Read More

Body language pros on the ways your movements show stress Lindsay Tigar

While many professionals have mastered the fine art of exuding confidence during meetings and networking events, when you’re faced with a stressful situation in the office, your body language might get the best of you. Read More

How To

What to do when people get your name wrong Sarah Landrum

Is your life one constant blooper reel of people constantly misspelling and misspeaking your name? It’s one thing when someone on the street gets it wrong in passing — you probably won’t see them again. It’s another when professionals you regularly deal with get it completely wrong all the time. Read More

How To

3 reasons you made a lousy impression – and how to make sure it doesn't happen again Carol Kinsey Goman

You were dressed for success, rehearsed and ready to wow them. So what went wrong? Chances are you got off to a bad start — and maybe that less-than-positive impression began before you said a word. Here are three small mistakes that might have had big (and negative) consequences: … Read More

Office Life

5 ways to handle an influx of new people at your company Jane Burnett

Having one or two new employees start around the same time is one thing, but when a bunch of new hires come on board around the same time, companies can change overnight. Here’s how to welcome them and the changes they will bring. Read More

How To

How to take control of your reputation at work Selena Rezvani

To take control of your own professional reputation, you need more than just good everyday performance. Consider the following simple but effective reputation-builders to improve your credibility at work. Read More

How To

How to work alongside an immature colleague Jane Burnett

Do you ever feel like you’re working alongside young kids every day? This personality type just isn’t easy to work with as an adult. Here are some tips for dealing with immature colleagues in the office. Read More

Office Life

Are you seeing your coworkers through 'coffee goggles'?Meredith Lepore

Many people say ‘Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my first cup of coffee’ in an attempt to indicate that they are not fit for social interactions with other humans until they have some caffeine in their blood stream. It is a bit of an exaggerated statement but according to a new study, it has some real truth to it. Read More

Productivity

On "flim-flam and flubbery" in the American workplace Bob Sutton

I would describe the book, Malice in Blunderland, as a collection of silly and serious thoughts about why people in big organizations do so many absurd and seemingly irrational things. 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

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.