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8 icebreaker games you can do with new employees on a video call Elvira Veksler

Here are the top five Zoom icebreakers and how to use them to get ahead of the game. Read More

Can you turn down an in-person meeting during a pandemic? This is what the experts say Rachel Weingarten

So, what happens when the big boss or head of HR at the company of your dreams summons you into a meeting? Unlike even a few months ago, you don’t have to go. But you should create a contingency plan that proves you’re professional and not slacking off. Read More

Office Life

Workers in this industry are the most against contact tracing in the workplace Jennifer Fabiano

Fishbowl, a workplace social network that connects professionals through conversations, recently surveyed 17,297 professionals to find out how workers are currently feeling about contact tracing in the workplace. Read More

Latest News

Cornell researchers may have just revolutionized the morning commute John Anderer

Researchers at Cornell have developed a new type of “smart parking” software that assigns drivers pre-determined parking spots based on travel time and numerous other considerations. Read More

How To

How to critique an employee remotely Lindsay Tigar

Before you dial-in to give a piece of negative commentary though, expert suggests following a few critical steps to ensure you’re sending the right, clear message. Read More

The Future of Work

If your company is faking this, it could make it a target for hackers John Anderer

A fascinating new study from Notre Dame University has a warning for companies who are attempting to appear socially conscious and responsible. Take real action across all areas of your business, because firms that are perceived as faking their ethics are being targeted by hackers. Read More

Productivity

25 facts about Elon Musk that you probably never knew Jennifer Fabiano

Check out 25 facts about Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, that you probably never knew before. Read More

Health

This is why your lonely coworker may be looking at your face on Zoom calls Kyle Schnitzer

The difference between people who are lonely versus non-lonely individuals found that people who are deemed lonely pay more attention to facial expressions that resonate warmth, while those who are less lonely focused on features identified as competent, according to a new study. Read More

How To

Here’s how you can have headshots taken virtually for your profile Lindsay Tigar

So, when a photographer I’ve worked with previously posted about ‘virtual’ photo sessions, I was instantly intrigued. How—in the world—would that work? … Read More

Must Reads

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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

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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.