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Workers can barely stick their neck above the waters. The situation is common, although this is more prominent in some countries than others. Read More

Office Life

Why smart people never bring smartphones into meetings Travis Bradberry

You are annoying your boss and colleagues any time you take your smartphone out during meetings — and women and people over 40 they’re even more perturbed. Read More

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Study: Americans spend this shocking amount of time on their phones CW Headley

Millennials are on their phones for almost three and a half hours per day, followed by Gen Xers, who use their phones 33 minutes per day more than Baby Boomers. Read More

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5 ways for workplaces to support employee happiness Elise Proulx

From fostering purposeful work to encouraging authenticity, the Congress offered research and practical tips on the keys to well-being in the workplace. Read More

Personal Finance

Congrats on your raise. Here’s how to keep it Kelsey Sheehy via Nerdwallet

And increase those contributions every time you get a raise. Otherwise, your savings might not keep up with your lifestyle, Madgett says. Read More

The Future of Work

13 famous companies that started out as side hustles Ladders Contributor

Some of the most recognizable companies that have raked in millions — or billions — of dollars have started as a small side project. Read More

Office Life

What I learned from shutting up in meetings Ladders Contributor

You don’t make decisions as a team. That’s the consensus. You make decisions as a leader. My approach (and one you can try) is “Disagree and Commit.” … Read More

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It’s not in your head – you really are more anxious at the end of the summer, psychologists say Liv McConnell via Fairygodboss

Those of us who have depressive inclinations toward the end of summer find ourselves in “more of an agitated and anxious depressive state.” … Read More

How To

Bad decisions won’t kill you. Here’s proof Maxie McCoy

It’s entirely possible you’ll curse your former self, that you’ll wonder how you ended up here in the consequences of your bad decision. Read More

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