The Whole Human

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1 in 4 workers would need to be in the hospital to call in sick, research finds Jane Burnett

With flu season upon us, it will be important to take the time off that you need if you get sick. Don’t be a martyr. Keep your coworkers healthy. Read More

One hour of exercise can prevent depression, study finds Monica Torres

There’s good news for those of us who hate to go to the gym too often: You just need an hour of physical activity every week. Read More

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The best way to manage email stress, according to research Monica Torres

Most work email is actually relevant to our jobs, and that we should be tackling it right away for our own peace of mind. Read More

Office Life

How an NPR editor (and his daughter Ramona) turned a work fail into a win Monica Torres

On Monday, NPR editor Christopher Dean Hopkins accidentally used NPR’s Facebook account to tell the media organization’s audience about Ramona’s adventures. Read More

Office Life

5 ways to avoid feeling jealous at work Jane Burnett

In a fast-paced work environment, it can be easy to feel like you’re just not measuring up to others on your team. Here’s how to avoid becoming jealous. Read More

Office Life

How to maintain friendships outside of work when your schedule is packed Jane Burnett

Here’s why it’s so worthwhile to keep up friendships, and how to actively do so even when you have a busy career and a packed schedule. Read More

Productivity

This is how boredom can make you brilliant Monica Torres

New book “Bored and Brilliant” by Manoush Zomorodi argues that we lose key moments for creativity, reflection, and growth when we don’t space out. Read More

Office Life

New research finds we're terrible at guessing someone's race over the phone — here's why that matters Monica Torres

For those in charge of hiring, new research is a stark reminder that unconscious biases lurk everywhere. You probably know far less about job candidates than you think you do. Read More

How To

6 ways to create the perfect vision board Jane Burnett

When it comes to your ultimate goals, a little visualization can go a long way. Here’s how to craft a vision board that speaks to what you really want. 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.