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With every ounce of good though — hello, two-week trip to Spain! — there are also some downfalls of this policy. Here, experts weight the pro and cons, and let you in on what you need to know about unlimited PTO: … Read More

Productivity

This simple desk decoration could help make work way less stressful Kyle Schnitzer

Certainly, there are little hacks that can help workers handle stress better at work. But have you ever tried getting yourself a desk plant? … Read More

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12 things people decide within seconds of meeting you Shana Lebowitz

Within moments of meeting, people decide all sorts of things about you, from status to intelligence to conscientiousness. These are the 12 things people decide within seconds of meeting you. Read More

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How to know if someone will be difficult to work with John Brandon

If one employee is hard to work with or there is a pervasive problem, these early warning signs can alert you. Read More

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Are you promotable?Travis Bradberry

It’s never too late to show your boss that you’re worthy of a promotion. Do this to be promoted. Read More

How To

Here’s how you can be nudged to eat healthier, recycle and make better decisions every day Jose Antonio Rosa

The idea of nudging people in the right direction, instead of relying on their internal motivation, has gained traction over the last decade. Read More

Office Life

6 myths about chat etiquette that are slowing you down Sarah Goff-Dupont

The whole point of group chat is to be a fast, fun way to communicate. But based on the conventional wisdom around chat etiquette, you’d think to send a quick ping was as delicate as inviting the Queen to high tea. See how it might be slowing you down. Read More

Office Life

If you work in this industry you are more likely to date your coworker CW Headley

As Valentine’s day approaches, the anonymous employee network, Blind, set out to determine what kind of impact workplace romances have on productivity as well as turnover rate. Read More

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These are the 5 office jargon terms that annoy workers the most Kyle Schnitzer

But have you ever wondered if you’re the only one annoyed when other employees say they’ll run a task “up the flag poles”? You’re not alone, according to a new study. Read More

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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

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