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How to spot a liar in the workplace Carol Kinsey Goman

Most workplace lies are discovered after the fact — after you’ve signed the faulty contract, hired the wrong person, or agreed to work on that career-limiting project. But wouldn’t it be a great professional advantage to spot liars in action, before the harm was done? … Read More

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Survey: 44% of executives have approached employees 'about inappropriate attire'Jane Burnett

We all know that it’s entirely possible to mess up in the personal style department at work. In fact, new research from staffing firm OfficeTeam showed that 44% of top managers have approached an employee because of “inappropriate” clothing. Read More

How To

This is how you can (politely) tell your coworker to stop chewing gum loudly Monica Torres

Offices are plagued with annoyingly noisy coworkers who chew gum too loudly, use their outdoor voice for indoor conversations, and keep you distracted from getting your actual work done. It’s an epidemic that strikes nearly all of us. Read More

Health

What to avoid if you don’t want to get sick (again) this spring Jane Burnett

While we can’t promise that you won’t get sick again at some point in the near future, here’s what to avoid on your commute when you finally claw your way back to the office. Read More

How To

This is how you should sound when telling your boss 'no'Monica Torres

Telling your boss “no” is one of the most fraught conversations you can have as an employee navigating the choppy waters of office power dynamics. Read More

How To

How to stay out of the office politics and do your job Ladders Contributor

Is it possible to just go into work, do your job, and stay out of the office politics and cliquey stuff? Yes, I’ve made a career out of it. And here’s how that goes, including the ups and downs. Read More

Office Life

College experts share 8 points of wisdom not taught in a class Erica Lamberg

Professors and administrators at several universities throughout the nation share their words of wisdom that aren’t found in lectures or in textbooks. Read More

The Future of Work

4 secret benefits of business travel Meredith Lepore

Traveling for work can be rough. It’s stressful, it’s structured and it usually involves some very early mornings and mediocre coffee. But business travel isn’t slowing down any time soon as in 2016, U.S. travelers took 458.9 million domestic business trips and this is expected to reach 478.2 million by 2020. But if you do have a chance when traveling for work to get a moment to just explore, whether it is tacking on an extra day to a trip or just taking a long lunch, it can have a profound impact on you. Read More

Office Life

Should you ever tell your boss you're unhappy?Lindsay Tigar

The tricky part of navigating a time where you’re less than satisfied with your role or company is maintaining a sense of professionalism. And even more so: How do you know when you have a right to complain, and when you should find another solution? … 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.