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These are the 4 steps to a healthy mentor-mentee relationship Monica Torres

Mentor-mentee relationships can deteriorate quickly if care isn’t taken. Here’s what you need to do to avoid this important partnership from souring. Read More

5 ways to show you're a great fit during a second round job interview Jane Burnett

Congrats: You got a second round interview! You have another chance to prove yourself, but that means even more pressure. Here are some things to remember. Read More

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Uber lawsuit says "stack ranking" is discriminatory Monica Torres

Under stack ranking evaluations, your colleagues become your competitors, and the workplace transforms into a battleground. Read More

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Study: Yes, you can be too smart for your own good Monica Torres

You can, in fact, be too smart for your own good, according to a study on what people really want in employees and bosses. Tip: Intelligence isn’t it. Read More

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4 ways to get to know people in a new field Jane Burnett

Whether you’re trying to establish yourself in a new field or at a company you don’t know anyone at, never fear. Here’s how to get the ball rolling. 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.