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6 habits to increase your energy Thomas Oppong

If you’re looking to increase your energy — to feel better and be more productive — consider these 6 habits you might adopt for yourself. Read More

Productivity

I’ve been working from home for nearly a decade — here are my top 9 productivity hacks to stay organized and avoid distractions Ladders Contributor

If you’re now working from home, these are the top 9 productivity hacks to stay organized and avoid distractions throughout the day. Read More

How To

Here are some ideas on how to keep busy during the Coronavirus epidemic Kyle Schnitzer

Schools and businesses have started to shutter shop in the US, and with people opting to stay safe and avoid public events, you’re likely looking for something to keep you occupied until there’s a better grasp of the Coronavirus outbreak. Until then, it might the ideal time to tackle a new hobby (or continuing binging on Netflix) while you’re staying indoors. Read More

Health

What to do if your coworker has Coronavirus Danielle Page

You don’t want to upset your coworker or cause unwarranted coronavirus panic in your office – but you also don’t want this person to continue coming into work if there’s a chance they may have it. Read More

Productivity

Our brains replay memories like musical notes on a record John Anderer

Our brains appear to store memories within “neuronal firing patterns” that repeat themselves within fractions of a second before we remember a past event or piece of information. Read More

Resumes

The 2020 college resume: here are the Dos and Don’ts of what to include Robert Carnevale

Here’s how to tackle your college resume with skill and craft, even if you have a minimalistic academic history and college career. Read More

Health

The ancient exercise rituals of these hunter-gatherers from Tanzania could save your life John Anderer

In between Netflix binges, it may make all the difference to squat down for a few minutes in between couch sessions. Read More

Health

Gratitude is great, but it isn’t going to fix these major issues John Anderer

A new study conducted at Ohio State University finds that gratitude alone probably isn’t enough to help many suffering from frequent bouts of depression and anxiety. Read More

Health

The open office is a breeding ground for Coronavirus — and workers are freaked out Kyle Schnitzer

Employees are sitting closer to each other than ever before while open offices encourage workers to branch out and find comfort from any place in the office. There are certainly arguments for how an open office plan can make workers feel more included and less stressed, but it’s open offices are certainly a double-edged sword. 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.