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Some people actually say they 'call off sick' instead of 'call in sick' and we're shook Meredith Lepore

You’re sick and will be staying home for the day. It’s time to notify your boss. Do you “call in,” “call out,” or even “call off” sick? It turns out there are a few different ways to say the same thing, depending on where you live, and people have some pretty strong opinions about it. Read More

Here's how to get over career bitterness Monica Torres

Here’s how to healthily process everyday work disappointments, so that you won’t get consumed with unhelpful bitterness. Read More

27 ways to get better at public speaking Rachel Weingarten

Stand in front of a room full of people and lead a meeting with confidence. Here’s how to get past the dread and anxiety that comes with public speaking. Read More

5 ways to break out of a lunch rut Jane Burnett

Here’s what to do if you’re stuck in a lunch rut, and are tired of eating the same thing pretty much every weekday — whether you bring or buy your office lunch meals. Read More

5 reasons why your boss should be fired Jane Burnett

Horrible bosses can make every day at work a nightmare — here are five reasons why your boss should be let go from the company. Read More

Your office's dim lighting could be making you a dimwit Monica Torres

If you are having trouble remembering what you did today at work, your office light may be the culprit. A new study published in Hippocampus found that dim lighting makes it harder to learn and remember tasks. Read More

The Future of Work

AI is redefining the meaning of 'human' in human resources Tom Edathikunnel

Artificial intelligence is transforming the modern human resource department by providing a variety of new data-driven tools. Data collecting A.I. chatbots (an automated conversation between personalized software and human user) are a popular tool that allows HR departments to track and deliver a better employee experience. An IBM Institute for Business Value survey found that … Read More

4 ways caffeine keeps you from realizing your potential Travis Bradberry

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. Lowering your caffeine intake is one of the easiest ways to get there. Read More

The hardest hustlers aren't necessarily the best workers Monica Torres

When he first started his career, Morten Hansen was a consultant who thought working up to ninety hours a week was the secret to success. But as the management professor at University of California, Berkeley, details in his new book “Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, And Achieve More,” overworking himself … Read More

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