Career Advice & Insights

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6 tips for women entering the workforce

As the CEO and cofounder of a leading financial technology company, I have some advice for young women graduates looking for or settling into their first jobs. The world needs balance and diversity in its leaders. Here are tips I’ve gleaned from both my career and from watching other women in the workforce in the … Read More

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Get your head in the game – You. Can. Do. This!

January has come and gone, it’s almost December, and you’re still feeling stuck. In the same crappy or invisible job. And not understanding why. Read More

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What we can learn from Melissa McCarthy’s fun morning routine

What makes McCarthy’s morning routine radical is that there is no ulterior wellness motive. … By giving her full attention to a fun activity, McCarthy is choosing her enjoyment first. Read More

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How long does it REALLY take to improve your life?

Say farewell to the illusion that you will ever be fully content with your life. Nope. The whole joy comes from improving, not from improvements. Read More

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2 experiences you need for getting to the next level

If you’re struggling to be motivated, you need to have at least one of these two types of experiences. Read More

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The science of jokes for kids: Children laugh at the unexpected, not funny punchlines

Psychologists, neurologists, magicians, and therapists know the secret to a perfect joke for kids, but it may mean making dad the butt of the joke (or talking about butts in general). Read More

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6 maternity leave myths people NEED to stop spreading

You are not required to work during your maternity leave to allow for time to bond with your baby and physically recover from giving birth. Read More

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Why you should take on your biggest projects in the fall

New data that looked at 1.8 million projects and 28 million tasks found that the average person gets more work done in Autumn. Read More

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4 things to do when you oversleep before work

Remember to stay calm— you’ll make it to work eventually. Focusing on what you can actually control can come in handy. 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.