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The truth about compressed work weeks, according to people who’ve actually done it Sarah Goff-Dupont

Have you ever thought about compressed work weeks? How does it work — and is it actually beneficial? Find out from people who have done it. Read More

This weird thing in your office could be the reason you aren’t sleeping well Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers from the University of Illinois found that offices that pump natural daylight, rather than artificial light, can enhance decision making at the office while improving workers’ sleeping by getting them an additional 37 minutes more of sleep each night. Read More

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5 signs of a toxic work culture (and what to do if you’re stuck in one)Kat Boogaard

Being in a toxic work culture can be terrible — know the 5 signs of identifying it along with what to do if you’re stuck in one. Read More

The Future of Work

The CEO of Walmart says in-person office interactions are still essential Kyle Schnitzer

McMillion said Walmart’s remote working has been impressive during the COVID-19 pandemic, but said that in-person interactions remain important for the day-to-day operation at the company. Read More

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This technique will help you sound like a powerful communicator Anouare Abdou

Do you want to become a powerful communicator? This technique will help aid in accomplishing this goal — for years to come. Read More

Health

This is what it’s like to work as a nurse in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic Meredith Lepore

As of early March 2020, it was all hands on deck when it came to the beast that is coronavirus. “No matter where you were you were expected to treat COVID patients,” she said. Read More

Advice

It took being in quarantine for me to learn how to actively listen… and here’s why that’s important Your Coffee Break Editors

For some, learning to actively listen can be a challenge. It took a quarantine to learn to do so, for this writer. Here is why it is important. Read More

Health

The CDC says this is how you should reopen your office Kyle Schnitzer

In the release, the CDC highlighted several measures to maintain social distancing inside the office such as modifying or adjusting seats. Read More

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13 terms you should never use in emails now Elvira Veksler

Right now, the workplace feels and looks very different — and that includes in how you should email. These are 13 terms you should never use in emails, now. 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.