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STUDY: If you want to eat right, turn down your loud music Monica Torres

If you want to eat a healthy lunch today in the office, turn down the volume on your music. That death metal blaring in your headphones is going to make snacking on candy more tempting. According to a new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, the volume of the music around us can influence our eating choices. Read More

5 tips to help you love your first job Holly Caplan

The first job is typically full of unchartered territory and can throw curve balls full of unexpected situations. These situations aren’t something your college courses can prepare you for, but real life will. Here are some tips that will help you enjoy your first job. Read More

How to dress and stand out in the age of 'business casual'Ladders Contributor

Even though your company may deem business casual as the office dress code, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow it. If you do decide to overdress your fellow employees, could it help you or hurt you? It all depends on your company’s unique culture — and your mindset. Read More

This is why everyone steals office supplies from work – including you Ladders Contributor

In a recent anonymous survey by Papermate as part of the launch of a new pen, 100% of office workers admitted to have stolen a pen at work. Other academic researchers have reported that up to 75% of employees admitted to stealing office supplies in the past year. Read More

5 shows that surprisingly teach you a lot about business Sami Allen

When in doubt, consult…Mad Men? Your fave show might not just be good for entertainment, but it can teach you a few life and career lessons, too. These five shows are both interesting and truly informative to anyone interested in learning the trade of business (or even how to handle the working dynamic at a company). You’re watching “Parks and Rec,” and the next thing you know, you’re getting a grand-slam promotion! (We like to dream…) … Read More

How to redefine the role of humanity in the workplace Gustavo Razzetti

We are social animals. We want to socialize with other people. It’s intuitive and natural. Many times, when talking about the role and future of technology, we forget about the basics. What does it mean to be human? And, most importantly, what world do we want to live in? … Read More

Developing leaders: Lessons from one of the most impressive behavior change efforts ever Kirstin Lynde

What can a program to feed starving children possibly teach us about “leadership development?” Here are four key lessons from Jerry Sternin of Save the Children’s success in Vietnam. Read More

How to become your boss's right hand man and get all the best opportunities Sarah Landrum

To open the doors of opportunity, you must show you’re a valuable team player but also that you take initiative — with the approval of your boss on bigger goals, of course. Get all the best opportunities and become your boss’s right hand by following these tips. Read More

New study explains how to deter BS in the workplace Monica Torres

When we fall for BS, we feel like fools. ‘I just made a decision based on someone who has no idea what they are talking about?!’ we think. No one likes feeling played. How can we stop it from happening? Those are the questions that a new study sought to explain. Read More

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