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4 onsite employee-bonding ideas that can strengthen a team’s morale Erica Lamberg

Try these onsite team building ideas, suggested by experts, with a goal to boost work connections and employee performance and morale. Read More

The less sleep you get, the more likely you are to quit your job Sheila McClear

I’s a fine line between how much sleep makes someone happy – or not. There’s a link between lack of sleep and workers seeking other employment. Read More

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Study links inactivity to 42% risk increase for heart disease in women CW Headley

Light activity doesn’t have to mean jogging, or dusting off your stair master. You can make active healthier living both enjoyable and productive. Read More

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7 ways to cultivate a creative workplace Lindsay Anvik

Among other things, a creative leader will encourage their staff to think outside the box, and will never dismiss a wild idea. Read More

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5 team-building tips from a former Green Beret Brittney Kowalski

Green Berets have a high degree of emotional intelligence and are great at training partner forces and building rapport. Read More

How To

How to deal with decisions about March Madness at work Paul White

There is no right or wrong answer for how best to deal with March Madness in the workplace. Essentially, the issue becomes a cost / benefit analysis. Read More

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10 tweaks to your morning routine that will transform your entire day Travis Bradberry

“The Nottingham research has led me to uncover ways we can break bad habits in the morning and maximize our energy and self-control throughout the day.” … Read More

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Report: Working anywhere but your desk makes you more effective Sheila McClear

Nobody wants an open office – but no one seems to want a totally closed one either. Almost 80% of workers prefer an environment that falls between the two. Read More

The Future of Work

WeWork will soon be tracking your cell phone Sheila McClear

All of this helps WeWork keep track of how people “intend” to use a space versus how they “actually use it.” But is it too much? … Read More

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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.