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5 signs your career is way more successful than you realize Una Dabiero via Fairygodboss

Your career may be way more successful than your realize — take a look at these 4 signs that you’re actually doing amazing work, here. Read More

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I ignored all my coworkers for a week (and here’s what happened)Michael Dinich

The weeklong social silence had a different effect on my coworkers, depending on their office expectations. Read More

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Survey: workers want (and enjoy!) office Halloween parties Kathy Morris

Office celebrations can be an opportunity to break up the daily grind and build office culture. Read More

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3 subtle mannerisms indicate your coworkers can’t stand you Megan Rough

If more than one colleague is acting the following way, of course it’s worth taking a hard look at yourself to suss out why. Read More

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Are you envious of your coworkers? Here’s how to deal with it Anouare Abdou

What causes workplace envy? Money is the top contender, with 32% of respondents citing salary as the biggest source of jealousy, whether they harbor feelings of jealousy for a peer or a boss. Read More

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The real meaning of these 7 vague words everyone uses at work Anouare Abdou

“Using unnecessarily large, convoluted words makes it harder for your audience to understand you. If our goal is truly to communicate honestly with others, then we need to choose a vocabulary that is direct and clear.” … Read More

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Advantage women! Men are judged more harshly when they do this at work John Anderer

Researchers report that when a man tells a bad joke he’s usually judged more harshly by listeners than if a woman told the same quip. Read More

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Should you put your vaccination status on your resume?Kyle Schnitzer

You’re vaccinated. Should you let recruiters know? … Read More

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Here are the most expensive office investments of 2021 so far Kyle Schnitzer

Surprise: the office isn’t dead. Read More

Must Reads

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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.