Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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Zoom backgrounds during virtual interviews are more important than you think

Video conferencing is now the norm, but many people experience Zoom fatigue. New research shows digital backgrounds can add to this feeling of exhaustion. Read More

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Regarding business decisions, humans must have final say over AI

AI is everywhere, but should it control everything? New research shows humans need autonomy over AI in business decisions to avoid lazy workers. Read More

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Here are 5 types of ‘technostress’ & how to support overwhelmed employees

The workplace is changing fast, and keeping up with tech can be stressful. Technostress is on the rise. Learn more about the challenges … Read More

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Here’s how salary transparency influences workplace relationships, hiring decisions

Asking about salary used to be taboo, but pay transparency is gaining ground. How does this affect office dynamics? Explore the latest research. Read More

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Following this phone etiquette at work boosts job satisfaction, motivation

Smartphones make life easier, but constant scrolling can harm our well-being. How does this affect work performance and satisfaction ? Read on to find out … Read More

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It’s your call: Don’t let friends influence career decisions, study warns

Don’t let friends or family influence your career choices. Your dream job is yours to find. Recent research shows that friends can impact your decisions … Read More

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The right kind of passion drives innovation, but the wrong kind can stifle progress

Passion is key to innovation, new research shows that obsessive passion can be detrimental. Learn the difference between obsessive and harmonious passion. Read More

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Overconfident CEOs are at their best alongside experienced board members

Confidence is essential for C-suite executives, but excessive confidence can hinder innovation. Certain board members can help balance overconfident CEOs. Read More

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Marketers! New study details the growing role of ethics in modern advertising

Marketing focuses on metrics, but how does this affect consumers? New research exposes the dark side of marketing tactics. Brands need to be ethical … 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.