Office Life

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How to channel your inner Millennial/Gen Xer/Boomer to advance your career Rachel Weingarten

Lately, there seems to be something of an almost aggressive intergenerational gap. Gen Z (born sometime between 1996 and 2015) seems to disparage their slightly elder peer group of Millennials (1980-1996) who in turn are completely dismissive of Boomers (1946-1965). Read More

What causes employee demotivation?Pamela Grossman

If you’re the one finding yourself demotivated—and your attempts to address the problems have not born fruit—remember Dolly as you polish your resume. Read More

Job Search

A complete breakdown of what job candidates want in 2020 Kyle Schnitzer

From worries of a looming recession to anxieties of the workplace, Monster used information for their survey by interviewing 1,000 full-time and part-time employees in the US. Read More

Office Life

Why putting on a fake smile at work is actually harming you Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at the University of Arizona found that faking a positive attitude and being obsessed with making a good impression at work to advance in your career not only doesn’t benefit you, but it could prove to hurt you. Read More

Office Life

Researchers reveal the secret to using narcissism to your advantage CW Headley

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed workers employed at Fortune 500 Companies and ultimately concluded that team’s led by individuals who counterbalance narcissism and humility are more productive, more engaged and perform better on daily tasks. These employees even viewed their bosses more favorably compared to firms helmed by less narcissistic executives. Read More

Office Life

This is the state of office romances Kyle Schnitzer

Judging past research on office romance culture, more than half of the workforce said they have engaged in an office romance in 2019, according to a study by jobs website Vault. Read More

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Men’s trends to watch for in the office in 2020 Kyle Schnitzer

For men, will it be hitting the gym more often or making a different move like stopping by the toy store not to pick your children up toys, but one for yourself. Here are a few trends to watch for in the office and at home for men in 2020. Read More

The Future of Work

Men have been promoted 3x more during the pandemic Ryan Luke

Much progress has been made to close the gender gap over the years, and we should do everything in our power to avoid going backward. Read More

How To

3 ways to discern a company’s culture from the outside in 2020 S. Chris Edmonds

Most employers and their marketing departments are good at making their cultures look conducive to your happiness, health, and growth. Read More

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

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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.