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5 cold hard truths on how to become a highly confident person Christopher D. Connors

Confidence is desired in all kinds of relationships, and it’s the ingredient that colors our view of ourselves, as well as how we are perceived by society. Read More

Cambridge study says this is the key to fighting the second wave of COVID-19 Kyle Schnitzer

The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A, called for mask-wearing for all, regardless of whether some show symptoms or not. Read More

Personal Finance

What to do if your raise is cancelled due to COVID-19 Emilie Aries

You have skills that are worthy of fair compensation. Let’s not martyr ourselves even amidst a global pandemic. This is not a good time to adopt a martyr to mindset … Read More

How to decline a job offer in 5 steps (with examples)Ashley Jones

You might think that telling a company “no” will burn a bridge. However, when done in a polite, tactful way it will do just the opposite and could leave the door open for future opportunities. Read More

9 out of the box things that make you happier Kaitlyn McInnis

Having quality, new experiences not only makes us happier but the effects of happiness linger for a longer period of time. Read More

Fights that are about this room in the house, may lead to divorce Meredith Lepore

“From the research it’s clear to see how passionate Brits are about this room of the house,” a spokeswoman for Triton Showers, which commissioned the study, notes in a statement. “While the habits of many can’t be controlled, it’s still seen as a place you go to relax and spend some time getting away from the stresses of daily life.” … Read More

Can you really learn a language from an app? This is what experts found out John Anderer

Researchers from Michigan State University set out to answer that question by studying the educational benefits of Babbel, a popular subscription-based language learning app. Read More

The Future of Work

Survey reveals 4 transformational remote work trends Jocelyn Kung

As we reviewed our survey’s findings, we followed up with numerous founders to gain deeper insight into the thinking behind their responses. Read More

6 ways to keep your team’s energy high during the summer lockdown Lindsay Tigar

Rather than keeping up business as usual, experts suggest implementing a few strategies that boost morale—even when you’re nowhere near one another: … 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.