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Why scientists are encouraging people to drink more coffee CW Headley

According to a new study, there is a robust association between habitual coffee consumption and the prevention of bone fracturing later in life and other illnesses. In other words, more coffee for everyone! … Read More

What you should know about paternity leave and how to approach your boss about it Ladders Staff

Parental leave is when a male worker takes time off from work in order to spent time and care for their newborn, or an adopted or foster child. Depending on your workplace, paternity leave is paid time off, but other workplaces might offer it unpaid, which puts a burden on the worker to decide what a suitable amount of time off is … Read More

99% of people don’t spend enough time on this underrated skill Jonah Malin

The key is repetition. One common problem I’ve noticed is that we often associate repetition with tangible or hard skills that correlate to our careers. Read More

Researchers say this is the key to becoming a better decision maker CW Headley

Among students and even academicians, relative choice accuracy between two options decreases as the value of a third option decreases. Read More

Women CEOs negotiate better severance than men — for all the wrong reasons Pierre Chaigneau

Women CEOs negotiate better severance than men — for all the wrong reasons … Read More

12 things people decide within seconds of meeting you Shana Lebowitz

Within moments of meeting, people decide all sorts of things about you, from status to intelligence to conscientiousness. These are the 12 things people decide within seconds of meeting you. Read More

9 harsh truths you must embrace to grow in a profound way Ayodeji Awosika

The point is to have optimism about your future but look at the state of society, your environment, and your circumstances without rose-colored glasses. Read More

You already know exactly what you need to do Christopher D. Connors

Our beliefs can end up making the difference between a joyful, fulfilling life, and one where we’re living in our own mental prison of doubt and despair. Read More

How to help your kids find their calling in life: 4 secrets from research Eric Barker

When you have kids, you may want to make sure you guide them to being the best they can be. But what does that look like? Follow these tips. Read More

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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.