Career Advice & Insights

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Use this Harvard-backed foolproof rule to boost your influence in any conversation

Do you want to boost your influence in any conversation you have? If you use this Harvard-backed, foolproof rule than you can. Read More

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Don’t let these 5 subtle career killers creep up on you

If you’re not careful, it can happen to you: don’t let these 5 subtle career killers creep up on you. Instead, do this, to avoid it. Read More

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Advice from a famous mathematician and Babe Ruth could help unlock your potential

How will you do important work if you’re not spending any time, well, doing it? It can be incredibly easy to get wrapped up in day-to-day minutiae. Read More

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A psychological trick to evoke an interesting conversation

How is saying the wrong thing supposed to increase more conversation? The phenomenon is called “Cunningham’s Law,” and it is perceived to affect human behavior mid-discussion. Read More

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Developing these skills is the secret to looking impressive in meetings

Do you want to come off as extra impressive in your daily meetings? Developing these skills is the secret to catching anyone’s eye. Read More

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Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce: What organizations could be at risk

According to the Foundation’s Committed Grant database, these ten organizations that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports are most at risk. Read More

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Research reveals a surefire way for managers to earn trust from their employees

What’s the best way to gain the “benefit of the doubt” from one’s employees? According to a new study just released by the University of Notre Dame, there are no shortcuts. Read More

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5 questions to ask your boss if you’re thinking of quitting

Should you stay or should you go? Before deciding, it’s a good idea to go on a (subtle) information-gathering mission to determine whether quitting your job is the best decision for you. You’ve probably spoken to a trusted work friend or two about it — but picking the brain of your boss is the best … Read More

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Can employees say no to overworking?

Speak out and document your complaints so that the employer not only understands these but has the opportunity to address them. 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.