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On those hot, humid summer days it is great to come in from your sweaty commute to a nice, cool office except after 20 minutes you are all cooled off and then you begin to freeze. And for one woman that strong office AC became detrimental to her health. Read More

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These are the countries where robots have the most jobs Meredith Lepore

We know the robots are coming for our jobs but depending on where you live this may happen in a shorter amount of time. According to online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, there are already a number of countries where the rise of the machines is very much in play. In a new chart using data from the International Federation of Robotics Statista looks at the countries where you will find the highest density of robot workers. Read More

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How to preserve morale when the highest performer leaves Jane Burnett

After two years of hard work, an employee who not only was the highest-performing but also was a delight to work with, decides to quit, leaving other team members panicking about their future at the company. Here’s how to help your team move forward in this classic situation. Read More

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8 successful people on the biggest lessons they've learned Richard Feloni

Guests on Business Insider’s podcast “Success! How I Did It” run everything from Vimeo to Planned Parenthood to NASA, and consider these lessons hugely important. Read More

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Bad habits you must break immediately to improve your life in the next 100 days Thomas Oppong

Habits define us. And nothing sabotages your creativity and productive life quite like bad habits. It’s about time you paid attention to the habits that could be hindering your progress in life and career. Read More

Office Life

On meeting new people, following up, and being teachable Danny Rubin

Here’s a powerful networking truth: Everyone you ever meet matters. No matter when someone crosses your path, you never know when they might come back around. Read More

Office Life

Bored with your job? Don’t quit! Tips for overcoming underwhelm Ladders Contributor

Remember that you were hired because of your talents and abilities. Just because you’re feeling underwhelmed doesn’t change that. Always carry yourself with regality and confidence — like the lion, no matter how much you may feel like a goat. Read More

Productivity

The science behind the perfect nap to boost your productivity and creativity Mayo Oshin

Napping could help you overcome feelings of fatigue and raise your energy for the rest of the day, however, napping the wrong way could also leave you feeling even more groggy and waste valuable time. Read More

Productivity

These 5 things will give you the confidence to accomplish anything Christopher D. Connors

Confidence is desired in all kinds of relationships, and it’s the ingredient that colors our view of ourselves, as well as how we are perceived by society. So, it is confidence that is worth cultivating and being, in order to live in each moment of the day. Read More

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