Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Meetings: You have to live with them in corporate America, which means you can’t live without them. So, when you’re not the one calling the shots, it’s easy to feel like you have no control over how meetings play out — or how long they end up being. Here’s what both managers and employees can … Read More

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This is how to "work smarter not harder”: 3 secrets from research Eric Barker

Get better work done in less time — and even achieve that mythical “work-life balance” unicorn everyone is always talking about. Read More

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4 ways to actually get work done at home when other people are around Jane Burnett

It’s a problem as old as the concept of working from home itself: how do you stay productive when other people are around, tempting you with distractions of every shape and color? Here are some tricks to keep in mind. Read More

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5 ways to get to know someone without using cookie-cutter networking questions Jane Burnett

When it comes to networking events, there’s a whole world of topics that you could potentially ask someone about. So why not ask about something appropriate that will let you in on who they really are? Here are a few lighthearted icebreaker questions that you can use when you want to get to know someone. Read More

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How to overcome failure in the office Jane Burnett

No one is immune to failure, but there are a few things you can do to pick up the pieces and move forward — whether you’re an employee or a manager. Here are a few things to keep in mind the next time it happens to you. Read More

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4 ways to manage unseasoned employees Jane Burnett

Employees who are just starting out in their careers and ones who are new to their field have the potential to bring a lot of fresh, positive energy to their new workplaces. Here’s how to manage them. Read More

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How to fall back in love with your career Rachel Weingarten

As we inch closer to Valentine’s Day, there’s so much pressure to be publicly in love. If you stop to think about it, one of the most important relationships in your life is with your career. So, how can you fall back in love with the job you spend nearly every day of your life working at or thinking about? … Read More

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Want to run a green business? Here is where you need to move Tom Edathikunnel

If you’re a business owner looking to get the most value from green energy sources, here’s where you should go to get the most bang for your buck. Read More

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How to stop sabotaging your career with negativity Jane Burnett

When you’re in the wrong headspace at work (for whatever reason), negativity can slowly creep in and threaten your performance — or at least make the experience a lot harder to get through. Here’s how to keep negative thoughts from ruining your career. Read More

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