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Study: These kind of job descriptions are more likely to turn away female candidates Monica Torres

How you frame a role’s requirements can alienate and deter qualified candidates from applying. Is your job description turning away female candidates before they even apply? … Read More

4 behaviors of toxic employees that you can catch in the interview Jane Burnett

Recruiters, you might want to think twice about a job candidate who acts this way during the interview process. Toxic employees could cost your company financially and emotionally. Read More

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Survey: Majority of managers are uncomfortable giving feedback Monica Torres

Without regular feedback, teams fall apart. To be an effective manager, you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Here’s how to be a strong communicator, even when you need to deliver bad news. Read More

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3 ways to salvage a meeting that's gone sour Jane Burnett

We’ve all been in meetings that have gone horribly off the rails. This is what you can do as a manager to diffuse the situation — either during or after the meeting. Read More

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Simon Sinek explains why you should be the last to speak in a meeting Monica Torres

Be a better listener by being the last one to speak your opinion in a meeting. When you wait to hear what your team is going to say, you’re giving your team a chance to grow into leaders who can feel comfortable sharing their opinions with each other. Read More

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4 things to do when your boss asks for feedback Jane Burnett

When your supervisor asks for feedback on their performance in a rare moment, it’s easy to tense up. But don’t panic — here are four things to do instead. Read More

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Here's when it's okay to quit your horrible new job Monica Torres

If you’ve ever had a no good, horrible first day at your new job, a treasonous thought may start to tempt you — how soon is too soon to quit? … Read More

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Study: Bosses should think twice about showing vulnerability Monica Torres

How much do our co-workers need to know about our personal lives? According to a LinkedIn and CensusWide survey, your answer differs depending on your age. Bosses, in particular, should never overshare. Read More

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Survey: Employees want raises more than they want promotions Jane Burnett

Recent research from people analytics and employee engagement software company Peakon found that when UK workers were asked to choose what they want for Christmas from office-related features, 34% chose a raise, 28% chose a bonus, and only 8% wanted a promotion. Read More

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

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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.