Science Of Work

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Study: Perfectionism is on the rise among millennials Monica Torres

While holding to yourself to a high standard can help you strive for success, perfectionism can also hold your career back when it becomes your only metric for success and satisfaction. Read More

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Study: Bosses should think twice about showing vulnerability Monica Torres

How much do our co-workers need to know about our personal lives? According to a LinkedIn and CensusWide survey, your answer differs depending on your age. Bosses, in particular, should never overshare. Read More

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Study: This is why negative feedback backfires Monica Torres

New research finds that when workers hear criticism, they rarely take it to heart. Instead, they seek out people who will tell them they’re great. Here’s how to do better. Read More

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Study: This is the secret way your boss is snubbing you Monica Torres

When you’re holding a phone at work, you may nod and speak at the right intervals, but people read your smartphone’s presence as disinterest. Read More

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Study: This is why Snapchat is bad for your career Monica Torres

Temporary social media like Snapchat and Instagram Stories pushes us to share risky photos, but they don’t disappear from the recipients’ minds. Read More

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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

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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.