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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions. Read More

15 most annoying things people do on Zoom calls, according to a new survey Kyle Schnitzer

We’re starting to understand the drivers behind the Zoom fatigue — and just what exactly ticks people off about endless video conferences. Read More

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A former employee trashed his employer online — now they’re suing him Kyle Schnitzer

A former employee at LoanStreet has been handed a million-dollar lawsuit by his former employer after he made critical posts about the company on various online forums, according to a new report. Read More

Office Life

The best out-of-office emails to use when you finally take that PTO Create and Cultivate

Ah, it’s your long-awaited vacation time. When you finally take your PTO, these are the best out-of-office emails to use. Read More

Health

Toxic workplaces quadruple the likelihood of depression Sara Merkin

A recent study shows that in a toxic workplace, employees are 300% more likely to experience major depressive symptoms. Read More

Productivity

10 words you use at work that make you instantly sound less intelligent Hillary Richard

Here are 10 words and phrases that are at best, probably driving your colleagues nuts by now, and at worst, reflecting badly on you. Read More

Office Life

Why parents shouldn’t work from home, according to a Stanford expert Anouare Abdou

Are you a parent? You probably shouldn’t work from home. According to a Stanford expert, this is why. Read More

How To

What this research on cults can tell you about your job Sara London

What if you’re starting to get the feeling that your boss is a little more Charles Manson than Richard Branson? … Read More

Health

Massive delays in US company return-to-office plans — blame the Delta variant Kyle Schnitzer

The rise of the Delta variant, the most dominant strain of COVID in the US, is causing companies, including Google, Facebook, and Apple to rethink their return-to-work strategies. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.