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Stanford professor explains how the workplace is literally killing us Monica Torres

No good employer is going to outright say that they kill you, but new research finds that too many modern workplaces are grim reapers inflicting a fatal amount of stress on our bodies and minds. Read More

This female tech CEO says women need more male mentors Meredith Lepore

Brit + Co CEO Brit Morin wants to remind you that you should not shy away from men when it comes to choosing a mentor. Read More

Productivity

How to lead with influence instead of authority Ladders Contributor

It is important to understand that leadership is not about title, level, or office. Equally important to mention is that the best of leaders are even better followers. Read More

How To

How to ask for a networking meeting with a coworker Danny Rubin

If you want to brainstorm or learn from a coworker, ask politely for the person’s time but include parameters on when the meeting should happen. Read More

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4 steps to help you wake up, engage, and create the job of your dreams Ladders Contributor

You can transform your job for the better. But first, you must take a look at what you’re doing (or not doing) to create your own problems. Read More

Productivity

Why 'am I a success or a failure?' is the wrong question to ask Bob Sutton

It is best to travel through life with a focus on what you are learning and how to get a little wiser and better right now, rather than fretting or gloating over what you’ve done in the past (and seeing yourself as a winner or loser). Read More

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This is how our names can determine our careers Monica Torres

When your last name is Carpenter and you grow up to work as a carpenter, you may think of it as a funny coincidence, but research finds that your name could have been nudging your subconscious all along. Read More

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A day-by-day guide to your first week at a new job Lindsay Tigar

Since many feel overwhelmed acclimating to different cultural norms, office politics and processes, it’s better to break up the days with micro goals. Not sure where to begin? No worries: consider this your no-brainer timeline for making it through the week stress-free. Read More

Productivity

The hosts of this hot podcast say this is the key to bootstrapping your business Meredith Lepore

Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon are the hosts of the Being Boss podcast, and now they have written a book that digs into the mindset, habits, routines, boundaries, branding, marketing tactics, business strategies, systems, and processes that help you make money doing what you love. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.