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Here’s what happiness-expert Gretchen Rubin calls “the secret to happiness” and how to bring joy into your work environment. Read More

Office Life

You're less likely to share with culturally different coworkers Monica Torres

Your cultural background at work can determine if colleagues are willing to share or are more likely to withhold business information with you. Read More

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Survey: 16% of people have made a business connection on a flight Jane Burnett

Over half of airline flyers say they have talked to strangers on a plane, while 16% have made a business connection and 14% made a long-lasting friend. Read More

Personal Finance

8 things you're spending too much money on — and how to stop Elle Harikleia

There’s a handful of things we all spend too much on, but a few painless tweaks can add up to major savings. Here are some tips on budgeting. Read More

Office Life

7 totally normal ways to set boundaries with your work friends Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

Creating boundaries for workplace friendships can be difficult, but they are necessary. Here are seven things to help you out. Read More

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13 things successful people do in the first 3 months at a new job Rachel Premack

A key way to lay the groundwork for a successful run in your new job is by establishing achievable goals and social ties throughout the office. Read More

Office Life

Is it 'between you and I' or 'between you and me'?Danny Rubin

Grammar is tough, and sometimes we understand the rules but not all the way. This is the correct way to say and write certain things. Read More

How To

How to say no without feeling guilty: 6 secrets from experts Eric Barker

Being “too nice” can cause legit problems. So how do you say no without feeling guilty? Experts and research have answers. Read More

Advice

3 ways to transition back to life without summer Fridays Jane Burnett

Summer’s over, and for some, that means the end of summer Fridays. Here’s how to transition back to a five-day workweek. Read More

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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

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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.