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4 ways to get your communication tight without saying a word Michael Thompson

Having great communication skills is important — and ideally, you’d like it to be concise and tight. Use these 4 ways to do so, here. Read More

53% of professionals say their career progression has been negatively impacted due to WFH Team Blind

According to a new survey, 53% of professionals say their career progression had been negatively impacted due to working from home. Read More

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Turns out the majority of women feel discriminated against at job interviews CW Headley

Fifty-nine percent of the female participants believe that they would have a more difficult time interviewing for a new job if they were pregnant. Sixty-five percent of all the entire pool believe women are questioned more than men in job interviews on average. Read More

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These 5 questions will change your mind about your work relationships Jonah Malin

Especially as we continue adapting to remote settings, your office relationships will need to work through digital channels. Read More

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8 killer ways to make a good first impression LaRae Quy

We need to make those seconds count. Strong first impressions help you be persuasive because they are a very effective way of getting people’s attention. Read More

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If you wear this clothing item every day, it could be the key to weight loss Meredith Lepore

A classic study found that, yes, more relaxed clothing can actually be very beneficial for your health but it is a type of clothing in particular that could actually help you shed pounds. Read More

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My productivity dipped after I added 1 item to my workspace Steve Adcock

Emails? Yep, that’s a big one. What about other coworkers? It’s true, they can be equally distracting. Useless meetings take up a lot of productive time. Read More

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Women who do this when they get a compliment at work can be perceived badly Kyle Schnitzer

Anything beyond a simple thank you can carry consequences and even present them as less favorable — a concerning finding —, according to a recent study. Read More

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Here’s what working out of your bedroom does to your mental health Danielle Page

If you have to work from your bedroom, take as many breaks as possible and go outside or do something in another room. It can have a tremendous effect. Read More

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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.