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Your refrigerator is where ‘half-eaten food goes to die,’ according to new study Sheila McClear

People eat a lot less of their refrigerated food than they expect to and they’re likely throwing out perfectly good food because they misunderstand labels. Read More

If you say these 7 things in an interview, you’ll look like you’re trying too hard Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Have you thought about what you absolutely shouldn’t say during the interview? These seven lines may make you come off like you’re trying too hard. Read More

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High risk hire: How to interview while pregnant Arianna Schioldager

Looking for a job while pregnant is hard to hide. Unless you’re in the first or early second trimester, it’s pretty obvious when you have that baby bump. Read More

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The number 1 way to make a difficult conversation easier Jo Miller

According to Stacie Behler, the best way to make a difficult conversation less arduous is to imagine yourself with…a toddler? Allow me to explain. Read More

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How to make extra money from home with skills you already have Ladders Contributor

This comprehensive guide will show you exactly what to look out for in your search for making extra money from home. You just have to know where to look! … Read More

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2 snap judgements people make when they first meet you Travis Bradberry

It only takes seconds for someone to decide if you’re trustworthy, and research shows that first impressions are very difficult to change. Read More

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4 steps for confronting someone whose humor is offensive Jor-El Caraballo

Confronting someone often feels like an isolating experience. After all, it takes a lot of bravery to confront someone’s offensive humor. Read More

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A psychotherapist explains the 5 stages of changing your behavior Ladders Contributor

Wait, just thinking about changing is a stage of change? That’s how you start to change — by thinking about it without doing anything? YES. Read More

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Please don’t ever do these 6 things at the gym Morgan Mandriota

The unspoken gym rules that I assumed everybody would just know and follow clearly need to be spoken so here they are right in front of you. Read More

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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.