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What exactly is business attire?Kyle Schnitzer

With the workforce adapting to modern time and allowing workers to ditch the stiff suits and ironed skirts for more comfortable styles, it’s important to know where and when it’s necessary to dust off the old suit jacket or slip into something more versatile (and comfortable) like the handy sweater vest often seen strapped on business-types today. Read More

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How to list references: Simple steps for success Robert Carnevale

Whether you want tips on the nuances of naming referees or a general primer on how to list references, the answers are here. Read More

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5 stupid simple money principles I used to retire at 35 Steve Adcock

Financial freedom is a feeling unlike any other. Are you ready to take that first step? If so, good! Start with the very first principle. Read More

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What to ask a person to figure out if they are right for a role Lindsay Tigar

Here, some killer questions to ask to figure out if your top pick is the right fit for a role: … Read More

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How to make stress work to your advantage Aytekin Tank

Feeling like I wasn’t capable of managing it all became a self-fulfilling prophecy — the more I fretted, the less I accomplished, and so on. Read More

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How to quit your job effectively Tim Denning

Quitting your job can be a sense of freedom. It can produce a gorgeous sense of peace. All of that peace is lost when you react negatively on your way out. Read More

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5 ways to get the most out of any networking event in 25 minutes or less Jen Glantz

The longer you float around the room without saying hi, the longer you’re at the event without fulfilling your goal, which is to meet new people and learn new things. Read More

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Why publicly announcing your goal may help you stay more committed John Anderer

Paramount among their findings was the revelation that individuals who are particularly prone to caring about other peoples’ opinions (aren’t we all, to some degree?) usually stay committed to their goals if they’ve announced them publicly. Read More

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Ride a bike to work? These experts offer sage advice for your commute John Brandon

There’s nothing quite like it in the world — pedaling away as the sun rises and enjoying the fresh air. 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.