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Study: Busy managers more likely to treat employees unfairly Monica Torres

When the boss is overworked, their employees’ needs and wants drop to the bottom of the to-do list, a new study in the Academy of Management Journal found. Concerned employees find a boss who is too busy to meet with them, one who cannot be bothered to explain day-to-day decisions. Read More

Apple’s new 'app limits' feature can help curb smartphone use Jane Burnett

Instagram lets you track how much time you waste on its app, but Apple also showed that it wasn’t far behind, announcing yesterday that the iOS 12 update coming this fall will include “App Limits” that helps restrict the amount of usage, according to your settings. Read More

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Frequent business travelers 92% more likely to be obese Monica Torres

When you travel for business, you get to see the wonders of the world on your boss’ dime. It may be fun, it may even boost your professional career, putting you on track for that promotion, but new research found that those frequent flier miles can come at a great personal cost to your health. Read More

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The best indoor office plants to brighten your day and purify your air Monica Torres

When you cannot enjoy the benefits of going outside at work, bring the outside indoors and get yourself a houseplant for your office. Their vibrant leaves not only perk up your dreary desk, but they are proven to give you a much-needed breath of fresh air. Unlike us, plants can absorb harmful gasses from the air … Read More

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The cities where housing costs as a percent of income are highest (and lowest)Derek Miller

Millions of American families struggle to pay mortgage payments. According to U.S. Census Bureau data, nearly 7 million American households were severely housing cost-burdened in 2016, meaning they spent over 50% of their income on housing costs. Read More

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Smartphone separation anxiety: The science behind the panic Sophia Anderson

Although taking the time to reduce your dependency on your smartphone might be worthwhile, if you should ever be unfortunate to lose your phone, your separation anxiety will be much more manageable if it doesn’t feel like you have just lost one of your limbs. Read More

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Your terrible sleep habits are making you eat more junk food Meredith Lepore

According to a new study from the University of Arizona in Tucson, people who have poor sleep habits tend to do some major late night snacking. This can increase their risk of obesity and diabetes. Read More

Office Life

The best LeBron James NBA Finals memes related to work Monica Torres

After Cleveland lost Game One of the NBA Finals due to a miscue by J.R. Smith, LeBron James’ visible frustration at Smith became our frustration to repurpose for anyone who has dealt with disappointment at work. Read More

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Survey: Number of teens using Facebook plummets since 2015 Jane Burnett

Your teenager might ditch Facebook soon, if they haven’t already — recent research from the Pew Research Center found that 51% of Americans age 13 to 17 report using the platform, down from 71% in 2014-2015, when it was the most popular social media platform surveyed. So what has taken Facebook’s place? YouTube was the most popular … Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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