Science Of Work

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Finding a way to cultivate empathy when you’re the boss doesn’t need to be difficult. Read More

4 bizarre lessons I learned from seven astronauts (that can apply to life)Tim Denning

I don’t have the dollars to ride on one of Branson’s rockets. I’ll never be rich enough to go to space because I’m not going to allow myself to become Lambo-successful. Read More

Office Life

The data doesn’t lie: what we learned when we tried a 4-day workweek Sarah Goff-Dupont

We tracked hours worked, team performance, and our well-being. Here’s our story. Read More

Office Life

This is how many hours you should really be working Andrew Merle

Finally, a data-backed answer to an age-old question. Read More

Productivity

Productivity tip: work every day Michal Stawicki

Or rather, “don’t break a streak” … Read More

Latest News

This is why men take more risks than women, according to science Sara London

According to new scientific research, the act of risk-taking is more common in men than in women. Learn why this is, here. Read More

Advice

5 children’s books that teach valuable engineering lessons The Conversation

You may not know how to teach your children engineering or science — but you can with these 5 children’s books meant to help. Read More

Health

The bizarre science behind your snack preferences Kaitlyn McInnis

While your brain does react differently to your typical go-to snack and has its own preferences, it gets tired of eating the same flavors again and again. Read More

The Future of Work

Everything you need to know about becoming an anesthesiologist Marjolein Dilven

With anesthesia becoming a widely accepted way of pain management, institutions that care for terminally ill patients may also require anesthesiologists. 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.