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How to get over your procrastination problem... tomorrow, maybe?Travis Bradberry

Fighting procrastination teaches us to fully engage in our work, get more creative and get more done. Read More

Don't get caught doing any of these 5 things at work in 2018 Jane Burnett

Before you know it, 2018 will be here. That being said, here’s what NOT to do at work in the new year, and how to avoid it. Read More

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This is the fun way to a meaningful life: 3 secrets backed by research Eric Barker

Groups will keep you alive longer and make you happy. Here’s how to build the best ones for your future success. Read More

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This is the secret to being interesting to other people Monica Torres

If the thought of small talk at office holiday parties gives you stress, do not fear — there’s a science-backed way to be interesting to other people. Read More

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4 ways leaders can assess their own performance Jane Burnett

Good managers should take the time to evaluate their own performance at the end of each workday — after all, there’s always room for improvement. Read More

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4 ways to adjust to a new management style Jane Burnett

Adjusting to a new manager who abruptly takes over for a former one you worked well with can be challenging. Here’s how to cope. Read More

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Caring less about your work is healthy. Here's how to do it right.Monica Torres

To do our best work, we need to learn to let go of our charged emotions around our performance and productivity. Here’s how to do it right. Read More

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This is why your job is becoming impossible to do Bob Sutton

Your job is becoming impossible because of well-intentioned organization overload … Read More

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4 ways to deal in the office when an outside crisis is all you can think about Jane Burnett

We’ve all been there: Some sort of crisis outside of work occurs, and it gets in the way of your job. Here’s how to cope when unrest at home takes its toll. Read More

Must Reads

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.