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Don’t look for the right answer. Try this instead Ozan Varol

In solving problems, our first instinct is to find the right answer. But, when we immediately launch into answer mode, we end up chasing the wrong problem. Read More

10 ways to make your direct reports more efficient Ladders Contributor

Most managers have likely never been coached for inefficiency, which makes it difficult when they encounter the situation in their direct reports. Read More

6 things that kill morale Travis Bradberry

Managers must understand what they’re doing to kill morale. These are the worst offenders and must be abolished if you want to hang on to good employees. Read More

Personal Finance

Mapped: Millennials get paid much less than previous generations Raul Amoros

Millennials are now the largest generation in the American labor force, accounting for well over half of all workers in the US. And with three different generations now in the workplace, employers have to consider pay differences between people of all ages. Our new map reveals how the difference in pay among Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers differs dramatically based on geographic location. Read More

Why you need a time machine to make big decisions Bob Sutton

Nobel winner Daniel Kahneman’s favorite approach for making better decisions, a scaling premortem, can help you and your team avert fiascos. Read More

Why your three-day vacation glow fades within days Monica Torres

If you’re pinning all your relaxation goals onto the upcoming Labor Day weekend, recognize that one three-day vacation is not going to cut it. Read More

Survey: 15% of parents distracted 'often' by their cell phones at work Jane Burnett

15% of American parents are “often” distracted by their cell phones in the office — meaning that they “lose focus” because of them. Read More

The Cuomo vs. Nixon debate requirements are the latest in office temperature wars Monica Torres

What’s the right office temperature? The perennial debate among disgruntled employees became a topic of interest for the upcoming televised debate between New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon this Wednesday ahead of the primary. Read More

Twitter users share the odd things they’ve learned from past and present jobs Jane Burnett

A viral tweet from this past weekend shows that the concept of work doesn’t always boil down to your typical, corporate office job. In fact, people know about a bunch of subjects from having toiled away in all kinds of positions. Read More

Must Reads

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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.