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Survey: Vast majority of employees say they never work up to their potential Monica Torres

The majority of us are walking around in our offices feeling overwhelmed and under-qualified for the work we’ve been hired to do, according to a new survey. Read More

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6 quirky gifts that inspire greatness in the new year Lindsay Tigar

Small, seemingly insignificant paperweights, notebooks, and other kitschy holiday gifts can actually make a difference when you need a pick-me-up. Read More

Productivity

Study: These are the best days, times, months, and seasons to be productive Jane Burnett

Here’s when productivity spikes and slows down, according to new research. Read More

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4 things to keep in mind if the company you're leaving tries to get you to stay Jane Burnett

So you’ve decided to jump ship at work after getting a job offer, but your employer springs a counteroffer. Here’s what to keep in mind before you respond. Read More

Productivity

7 career questions to ask yourself before 2018 Jane Burnett

2018 is almost here. Now is the perfect time to assess how you’re doing in your career, and whether or not you’re where you want to be. Read More

Productivity

10 ways ridiculously successful people think differently Travis Bradberry

You can study how ridiculously successful people think and incorporate their approach into your repertoire. Read More

Office Life

Bad news: You probably aren't getting Dec. 26th off Jane Burnett

While 97% of workplaces will offer paid time off to all or most workers on Christmas, just 36% will do the same the day after Christmas. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.