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This is the science behind why saying this 1 word feels so good CW Headley

“We’ve done research before that shows swearing does seem to help with pain,” explained Dr. Richard Stephens, director of psychology at Keele University. “Swearing is setting off a natural pain-relieving phenomenon called stress-induced analgesia.” … Read More

9 tips for the phone interview in this new world Lindsay Tigar

The biggest hurdle of trying to snag a job outside of an office is allowing your expertise and personality to shine through. Here, career coaches and experts provide their best advice for nailing the new normal of virtual interviews. Read More

Health

This odd talking trick may help you lose weight according to science Sonya Swink

If your name is Bob and you tell yourself “Hey Bob, eat that apple. You’ll see it’ll taste sweet but healthier than a cookie,” you might sound silly to yourself, but you will make much better choices, according to the research. Read More

How To

How to request a sabbatical and actually get your boss to agree Ashley Jones

A sabbatical can give you time to mentally unwind, unload, and recharge, as well as reflect on your career choices. Read More

Resumes

3 rules you should always follow when writing your resume Ladders Staff

Here, we looked to our network of career coaches and human relations professionals to get their non-negotiable rules that you should always follow when writing your resume. These tips will ensure your career experience has the best chance of making it to the top of the pile—every single time. Read More

The Future of Work

7 ways the workplace will drastically change in a post-pandemic world Ashley Jones

Will everyone return to work just as they did before the novel coronavirus, or will our workspaces continue to evolve to meet ever-changing societal needs? Only time will tell, but expert insight into the workplace post-pandemic shows an array of changes on the horizon. Read More

How To

Email etiquette you must use during the COVID-19 pandemic Rachel Weingarten

While we’re all finding new ways to connect, we’re also struggling to find new ways to interact, and that includes the way you start and end your emails to colleagues, clients, or your boss. Read More

How To

A complete guide to negotiating your salary virtually Rachel Weingarten

If you have an upcoming negotiation, you might want to read these tips before hopping on that next call. Read More

The Future of Work

How not to play the blame game while working from home Rachel Weingarten

A huge issue we’ve been hearing about is what seems to be people shifting the blame when things go wrong. It’s an especially common issue when there aren’t the traditional means of day to day overseeing of any project or work done, and the chain of responsibility can
seem blurred. Read More

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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.