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The word trick people use to manipulate you without actually lying John Anderer

Canadian researchers tackled the subject of “doublespeak” of the persuasive approach of using more appealing euphemisms to sway or mislead others’ opinions without outright lying. Read More

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Eating at this time of day is hurting your work productivity Kyle Schnitzer

A new study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, found that unhealthy eating behaviors at night had an impact on workers’ performance the next day. Read More

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This ‘office injury’ is actually more common in these industries John Anderer

A new study just released by the non-profit Henry Ford Health System reports workers operating in different industries are more susceptible to Carpal tunnel syndrome. Read More

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Work in a financial field? Never use this color John Anderer

KU researchers report the color red, a hue associated with errors, negativity, and stopping in Western culture, can have a big impact on financial and investment decisions. Read More

Productivity

This quick morning routine tip can make you much better at your job John Anderer

Researchers say just taking a few minutes first thing in the morning to reflect on some of your past successes and proudest leadership moments can go a long way toward making you a better leader and more effective worker. Read More

Health

The time of day when you are least productive will surprise you CW Headley

Dawn is commonly associated with sustained output among the general public, but the research literature is actually much more nuanced—often factoring things like age, chronotype, and career path into the analysis. Read More

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Companies are hiring bosses with these qualities for a terrible reason John Anderer

A new joint study led by The University of Maryland reports some bad bosses are being placed in positions of power for a specific reason. Read More

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Eating this kind of fish every week could be a game-changer for your health CW Headley

Roughly 121.5 million adults suffer from cardiovascular disease, and most health systems identify poor diet as a primary risk factor. Read More

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This is what actually happens in your brain when you are learning John Anderer

While repetition may not be completely devoid of educational merit, a new neurological study just released by the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University finds engagement reigns supreme when it comes to learning. Read More

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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.