Leveling Up

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Preparing for re-entry into the physical workplace: Lessons from NASA Michael Lee Stallard

Astronaut crews living and working in space experience as a matter of course what many of us experienced unexpectedly during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Productivity

Stop typing! Study says handwriting is better for learning Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that handwriting enables people to better understand untrained tasks compared to video watching and typewriting. Read More

Advice

What to do when your brain feels heavy with problems and possibilities Jake Daghe

It’s like the feeling of drinking an Icee, enjoying the refreshing flavor and coolness while simultaneously suffering through a brain-freeze. Read More

Advice

The burnout-busting benefits of taking a vacation Sarah Goff-Dupont

Once you understand the psychology around vacations, you can get those same effects whether you’re traveling the globe or just walking out your back door. Read More

The Future of Work

9 free courses to take on the weekend to be smarter by Monday Christy Burton

For those looking for free, quick, and informative tutorials that will capture your attention, look no further. Below is a list of the top 9 career courses. Read More

Health

Starbucks tests ordering drinks through Facebook and Instagram Euni Han

Starting Tuesday, Starbucks customers can swipe images on Facebook and Instagram that will take them to a special Starbucks webpage to order either an Iced Matcha Latte with Chai or the Pink Drink Remixed, reports CNN. Read More

Advice

The 100% illusion: It’s OK to be good enough and not great Thomas Oppong

Don’t chase illusion at the expense of your life. It’s not worth it. 100 percent perfection is a moving target in almost every area of your life. Read More

Advice

You don’t need to aim for perfection Leah Njoki

The key is to focus on doing your best. You have to stretch yourself as far as you can and be content with your limits. You have to remind yourself that you’re your only competition. This is how you untangle yourself from feelings of failure. Read More

Advice

5 ways to ruin your reputation online (and how to avoid them)Create and Cultivate

With the expectation that brands stand for something more these days, it can be tricky navigating the murky waters of reputation. 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.