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If you are looking for an excuse to institute this policy where you work, or you’re considering asking for a sabbatical, here’s what these leaders learned by checking out: … Read More

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How to make good habits stick, 6 proven secrets Eric Barker

Building solid personal habits can be hard. In fact, research shows it takes an average of 66 days to build a new good habit. Read More

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Women are now “losing” the war over thermostats in their homes too Sheila McClear

The thermostat wars move out of the office and into the home. Men, women, and families fight over the thermostat – and researchers from Ohio State University observe them to see what really gets the heat bumped up just a little bit. Read More

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Why fewer people are visiting Starbucks, according to this study Kyle Schnitzer

Forbes reported that monthly visits to Starbucks dropped by nearly 7% compared to other nearby coffee shops shortly after Starbucks implemented its open-door bathroom policy. Read More

Advice

Spread too thin? How it’s actually helping you Maxie McCoy

Focus isn’t always the right move. You might be in a season of yes to everything and anything. That’s OK. It’ll help you find a focus worth something. Read More

The Future of Work

If you’re not a morning person, your genes might be to blame Thomas Oppong

There are many reasons you can’t feel more productive in the evening if you are a morning person, or on the contrary, get up very early. Read More

Advice

Venus Williams on the 1 quality everyone she works with must have Meredith Lepore

Clearly she can she has some quality career and business advice to dispense. Ladders caught up with Williams at an American Express Travel event, a long-time partner of Williams’s, to celebrate the top 2020 Trending Destinations. Read More

Health

People who spend this much money during the holidays sleep the worst CW Headley

“There’s enough to worry about during the holidays, so the last thing you want to deal with is feeling low on energy and cranky due to sleep deprivation. No one wants to be a grinch during what’s supposed to be the happiest season of the year.” … Read More

Advice

10 quick life hacks for catapulting your career Nicolas Cole

Whether your goal is to take your career to the next level or to just have more control over your personal schedule, you need these life hacks. Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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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

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The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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