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When you’re stressed, it can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve crowdsourced a list of affirmations from knowledge workers who’ve been in your shoes. Read More

Productivity

Why thinking outside of the box (by itself) doesn’t work Ford Taylor

Most of us would agree that we all have a certain way of thinking. We’ve been taught our whole lives that our own way of thinking is thinking “inside the box.” We’ve been told many times that we need to learn to think “outside the box.” I contend that this doesn’t work. When we’re in … Read More

Office Life

Are weird job titles the requirement now for company culture?Jennifer Legra

Are these titles really helping company culture or are they just simply a gimmick to grab everyone’s attention on social media? … Read More

Interview Tips

Four ways to succeed in panel interviews like a champion Jane Burnett and Jennifer Fabiano

Here’s exactly how to succeed in a panel interview and how to write a thank you note after one, according to experts from Sprinklr and Robert Half. Read More

Productivity

How super successful people deal with the afternoon slump Ladders Contributor

So how do we get over this disastrous afternoon slump? We look to successful people around us who have figured out how to overcome this dreaded time period. Read More

Office Life

A look at medical and imaging technology company Olympus (plus advice for getting hired)Jennifer Fabiano

Find out more about Olympus, the international medical and imaging technology company, including advice for getting hired from CEO Nacho Abia. Read More

Office Life

Why you should never talk about your diet at work Rachel Weingarten

We live in a culture where complimenting someone’s weight loss is no longer recommended depending on the circumstances. Read More

Office Life

Research finds lying regularly at work has this benefit Kyle Schnitzer

In some events, people are lying to make themselves seem more honest even if’s not the truth because of a fear of appearing dishonest. Read More

Health

This is how much weight you are gaining from work stress CW Headley

According to a new report published by researchers over at Fit Rated, one in four employed Americans habitually eat poorly as a direct result of work-related stress. Read More

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