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Former Microsoft Director of People on finding the right people for the job (and avoiding the wrong ones)Kiran Aditham

What’s harder is finding the people that believe in your mission and are willing to work for you through the ups and downs that all companies face. Read More

Advice

7 steps to improve mental health in the workplace based on Deloitte’s practices Jennifer Fabiano

Employers like Deloitte are kicking off campaigns and working with employees to create better experiences for employees who suffer with mental health in the workplace. Read More

Office Life

This is the exact number of employees that have lied to their boss Sheila McClear

Men lied slightly more (19%) than women (13%) when it came to getting a job – whether it was beefing up a resume or spinning a yarn in an interview. It’s not clear if these lies were whoppers, exaggerations, or white lies – or a combo platter. Read More

How To

Are you suffering in a hostile work environment? Here’s what you need to know Jennifer Fabiano

The term “hostile work environment” sounds like a straightforward concept, but protected classes and special cases can confuse those looking to file harassment reports. 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.