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Of the 4 types of managers, only this one is truly effective Sheila McClear

There are basically four types of managers in the world, according to Gartner. But one type does harm to their team, and one gives it a huge boost. Read More

Your coworkers will freak out if you connect with them on this social media platform CW Headley

A massive new survey looks at which social media platform your coworkers use the most at work and which ones they try to connect with you on. Read More

Health

Narcissists happier, less stressed, more “mentally tough”Sheila McClear

There are upsides to being a grandiose narcissist, says new research from Queens University Belfast. Read More

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This creepy doll is what office workers will look like in 20 years Kyle Schnitzer

Emma is a creation based on the results of a report called “The Work Colleague of The Future,” which was a survey based on more than 3,000 officer workers. Read More

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This generation says they experience the most racism in the workplace CW Headley

Over 30% of all of the respondents surveyed said that they were the victim of or observed a colleague fall victim to race-based biases. Read More

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A shocking number of Americans say they “always” come to work sick Sheila McClear

“Whether it’s due to large workloads, pressure from the boss, or because they can’t afford to take time off, it’s all too common for employees to come to the office feeling sick when they really should be resting.” … Read More

Productivity

New study finds that happy workers are exactly this much more productive Sheila McClear

A strong link has been found between happiness and increased productivity in workers, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Read More

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Poll: Majority of American workers think their job is “bad or mediocre”Sheila McClear

Pay isn’t enough – the quality of a job counts hugely, workers told Gallup in a new poll. Read More

Latest News

New report reveals a bigger problem than the “glass ceiling” and it starts at the very beginning of women’s careers Sheila McClear

The most vital place for women to move up in the workplace and avoid bias is at the the promotion that gets them to manager level, according to a LeanIn.org/McKinsey report. Read More

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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.