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This is what people are really thinking when you have a messy desk John Anderer

The problem with a messy desk is the message it sends out to the other people working in an office. Researchers say that when coworkers see a jumbled workspace, they’re quick to assume its owner is neurotic, confrontational, and probably just not a nice person to be around. Read More

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These are the hardest working cities in the U.S.Meredith Lepore

Is there a difference between workaholism and just working hard? Ehh the line is probably pretty blurry. Read More

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Cornell study looked at mental health lessons U.S. companies can learn from tragedy John Anderer

Now, researchers at Cornell University have examined the part French workers’ unions played in the aftermath of these events, and the lessons American companies can learn to avoid anything like this from happening again. Read More

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Business casual for men: The complete dress guide (and other essential tips)Robert Carnevale

Let’s dive into what does, and doesn’t, work when it comes to dressing business casual for your latest and greatest job. Read More

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This type of coworker may be worse than a narcissist CW Headley

Researchers from The Australian National University wanted to determine why Machiavellianism stands alone as the only antagonistic trait that enjoys positive associations in business, literature and social exchanges. Read More

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10 main Millennials’ characteristics in the workplace according to career experts Lindsay Tigar

If you ask modern career experts who have worked with this age group (and some who are part of it), millennials come with a plethora of benefits. In fact, most of the ideologies about working with and working for these young leaders are misguided and in some cases, not true. Here, they myth bust typical millennial characteristics and instead, share what’s actually pretty stellar. Read More

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6 countries with the best paternity leave Lindsay Tigar

It’s been said before—and continues to be widely debated—but the US is majorly behind all developed countries in offering paid leave for parents. This is true for women since maternity leave is still considered a ‘short-term disability’, only allowing for six weeks off for a natural birth, and eight for a c-section. Read More

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The surprising reason company culture is so important Jonah Malin

Do your employees sit in their cubicle all day every day, or are they provided with opportunities to collaborate and grow their social interactions? … Read More

Productivity

The biggest threat to your progress and success is a closed mind Thomas Oppong

Theories about who you are, what you think you can and cannot do are shaping your present and future — those perceptions are dictating your success in life. Read More

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