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This study says your anxiety can make you better at your job Meredith Lepore

A new study may help anyone with high-functioning anxiety feel a little better as researchers from the University of Toronto found that anxiety (in small doses) can help you to be more productive at work. It can help workers focus better and stay motivated. In other words, a small amount of anxiety can keep you on your toes and working hard. Read More

Study: Taking a 5-day Facebook vacation reduces stress levels Jim DelCioppo

A new study published in the The Journal of Social Psychology concludes that a short-term hiatus from Facebook can help combat stress. Read More

Are you seeing your coworkers through 'coffee goggles'?Meredith Lepore

Many people say ‘Don’t talk to me until I’ve had my first cup of coffee’ in an attempt to indicate that they are not fit for social interactions with other humans until they have some caffeine in their blood stream. It is a bit of an exaggerated statement but according to a new study, it has some real truth to it. Read More

The fastest-growing job in each state Derek Miller

For the second year in a row, SmartAsset found the fastest-growing job in every state. Different types of jobs are available in different parts of the country, and it can be immensely valuable for workers today to get ahead of tomorrow’s employment trends. Read More

This map shows you the best (and worst) cities to make a living Raul Amoros

What is the most important measure for your family when it comes to financial security? We suspect it’s the total take-home pay coming into your pocket each year, so we created a map showing the places with the 10 highest and 10 lowest median annual salary earnings in the country. Read More

If your resume shows any of these 7 things, it may cost you a job Jane Burnett

While 75% of millennials think “job hopping” looks good, new numbers show that this may not be the case for tech employees. New research from staffing firm Robert Half Technology found that “frequent job hopping” was the most frowned upon thing among CIOs evaluating job candidates. Read More

43% of 18-25 year olds say they're expected to work during vacation Jane Burnett

Americans don’t always use their vacation days because they’re nervous about job security, but what happens when you’re using your time off but are still expected to work? And does it have an effect on your work-life balance? … Read More

This US city has the highest percentage of ‘burned out’ workers Jane Burnett

A new study reveals the top cause of stress among workers and who and where employees are feeling most burned out at their jobs. Read More

Here are the Top 10 ways people exact revenge on their coworkers Jane Burnett

Think about it: How many times has getting angry, led you to get even? If you’ve done so in the workplace, you’re not alone. Read More

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