Office Life

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Here’s why you should never ask a busy person to lunch (and what to do instead)Create and Cultivate

Come with questions. If person X is giving you 15 minutes of their time, you should be prepared to make use of every. single. second. Read More

Is the cult of Mac drying up? Apple confronts antagonists Kyle Schnitzer

Apple’s hallowed fanbase is breaking apart as employees criticize the company for its remote-work policy, controversial hirings, and politics. Read More

Productivity

Companies are investing billions of dollars in upskilling. Here’s what that means.Sara London

What is upskilling? This term, which has been for awhile, is making a comeback. This is why it’s essential in your career. Read More

Health

Science says ambivalence may be a desirable trait (then again…)CW Headley

In new data published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, researchers from the University of Cologne identify the ways in which ambivalence prevents biases and encourages sound judgment. Read More

Personal Finance

Older workers are now least likely to ask for a salary bump CW Headley

Although workers of all ages are reluctant to ask for raises, Boomers express hesitance about asking for salary increases the most. Read More

Productivity

How to show you’re ready to hit the ground running in the first 10 minutes of your job Kattie Thorndyke

A research study at Princeton University showed that first impressions are made in the blink of an eye; one-tenth of a second to be exact. Read More

Office Life

7 hard lessons learned from 13 years in corporate life Sean Kernan

The only consistent thing in my career was that things were always changing. These seven hard lessons made me a better person. Read More

How To

7 phrases that make you sound super passive-aggressive at work Kattie Thorndyke

Someone who has a passive-aggressive communication style tries to come across as aloof, even if they are actually upset or angry. Read More

Productivity

If you sit here in the office, you’ll be more productive Sara London

As many of us begin to enter back into the office, we want to boost our output and work well. If you sit in this place, you will be more productive. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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.