Office Life

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The 9-to-5 workday doesn’t work for everyone Thomas Oppong

People are choosing to make a living on their own terms. Modern employees don’t just want a 9-to-5 schedule and a paycheck. Read More

4 steps to becoming a powerhouse public speaker Jo Miller

As you move up the chain, you’ll need to move beyond communicating effectively with individuals and start successfully addressing large groups of people. Read More

The lessons most new grads have to learn in their first jobs Steven Spatz

The lessons you learn through the challenges and struggles of simply figuring it all out will set you up for success in your first job. Read More

Eight great tricks for reading people’s body language Travis Bradberry

Body language provides an amazing amount of information on what other people are thinking if you know what to look for. And who hasn’t wanted to read people’s minds at some point? You already pick up on more body language cues than you’re consciously aware of. UCLA research has shown that only 7% of communication is based … Read More

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

6 tips for surviving a marathon workday Jane Burnett

Welcome to the marathon workday. Here are six tips for surviving the longest one ever. Read More

Personal Finance

Why this powerhouse VC chose a 'Bachelor' to co-host her podcast for women Meredith Lepore

Jesse Draper and Ben Higgins have launched a podcast to help and highlight female founders called “Lady Bosses (and Ben).” … Read More

6 practical reasons why you are not a strong leader LaRae Quy

“You need the fierce determination that comes from being a strong leader. Core beliefs about yourself and your abilities will guide your daily decisions.” … Read More

Survey: Majority of advertising/marketing hiring managers favor a 'compressed schedule'Jane Burnett

In addition, 52% of hiring managers feel that work-life balance is the responsibility of both the company and individuals. Read More

Must Reads

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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.