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For shift workers, this is the high cost of missing a single day of work Sheila McClear

Almost 80% of U.S. employees live paycheck to paycheck, so the chunk of cash gone from missing a day’s work hurts. (As we learned during the government shutdown, missing weeks of paychecks will devastate). If you’re in an hourly position, missing one shift can have crippling economic consequences, with a ripple effect lasting days or … Read More

Executives and integrity (according to their assistants)CW Headley

Young professionals and consumers, in particular, were found to hold their respective firms to high standards as far as integrity is concerned. Read More

Timeboxing is the new #1 productivity hack Sheila McClear

Timeboxing is a calendar-based time management system that came out as the top productivity hack in a recent study. Read More

These are 10 of the worst (and real) sick day excuses Meredith Lepore

Do you ever accidentally eat cat food instead of tuna? Someone used that to get out of work and stay home. Here are some more crazy “sickie day” excuses. Read More

Being a superstar at work may be hurting your peers (and how to fix it)Alexandra Villarreal

It’s true that high achievers in the workplace have merit, but they risk burnout. Read More

Chocolate, and road trips and SXSW, oh my! Apply for the most fun job ever Rachel Weingarten

Even if being captain of a Chocotruck isn’t in your future, maybe it’s time to think about a fun job that will make you smile when you describe it. Read More

This office decoration can reduce office sick days by 20%CW Headley

Workers in greener rooms reported that same degree of stress as the group occupying the bare offices, yet they took 20% fewer sick days. Read More

5 getaways to take your romance to the next level for Valentine’s Day Erica Lamberg

We’ve selected a few destinations where love is in the air and there is plenty of time for romance. Read More

The state of Vermont wants you to visit and never leave Sheila McClear

“While you’re on vacation, why don’t you stop in for two hours and meet with a realtor, with some companies that are hiring?” … Read More

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The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

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