Office Life

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This type of program could help you feel more valued at work Hilarey Wojtowicz

According to a 2019 survey from corporate gifting company Snappy, more than 30% of employees feel undervalued at work. But implementing this could help. Read More

Productivity

Your secret passion gig is hurting your performance at your real job Sheila McClear

“Calling” is defined as an actual second paid job, in addition to one’s first (primary) job, that is a “consuming, meaningful passion.” … Read More

Advice

Calculating your salary is easier than you think – use this equation Kit Warchol

Here’s the simplest equation to calculate your ask, adapted from that wise SF woman (with a bit of our own advice thrown in). Read More

Advice

3 ways to make a ‘breath break’ part of your daily routine Molly Shea via Shine

Consider it a time-out to focus on getting air into your body, and then back out. Taking a breath break can help when you’re feeling stressed, exhausted, or just need to hit the reset button. Read More

Advice

When someone makes you look bad at work Mary Lee Gannon

This behavior is disempowering and injects a fear of losing your job which ultimately leads to a fear of losing people who you love. Read More

Office Life

5 ways unlimited PTO could burn your company Sheila McClear

When faced with a wealth of possibilities, employees are often confused as to how many days off they can take. They often end up taking the standard amount. Read More

Advice

35 hard truths you should know before becoming ‘successful’Benjamin P. Hardy

Savoring the anticipation or idea of the desired outcome is generally more satisfying than the outcome itself. Read More

Productivity

Sorry John and Sarah, but you’re probably the most annoying people in the office Sheila McClear

Olivet Nazarene University surveyed 2,000 workers about what annoyed them at work, and what annoyed them was … their coworkers. Read More

Job Search

It typically comes down to 10 main reasons why you cannot find a job.Linda Le Phan

Whatever the situation, job hunting is rarely fun for anyone. Read More

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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.