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Here's how to describe what you do when your relatives ask you this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: A time for turkey, and loads of questions from family about what you’re actually doing with your life. Here’s how to describe what you do. Read More

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How to play office politics the right way

Office politics suggests a toxic stew of resentment and power. But it’s simpler: Trying to get people to run with your idea comes down to relationships. Read More

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How to make your kids smarter in 10 scientific steps

From peers, to music lessons, to treats here are the top 10 scientifically proven ways to raise smarter kids. Read More

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This is how to determine if you're in the right job

Are you in the right job? It will take time, introspection and a willingness to ask yourself difficult questions to get to the answer. Read More

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How to be prepared to evacuate your building at work

You can’t predict when an emergency can strike, but you can prepare how you’ll react to it so you won’t be caught off guard. Be prepared to evacuate. Read More

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5 ways to get over your jet lag as you return to work

Before you hop on that transcontinental business flight, take these steps to ease your transition through time zones. Here’s how to fight jet lag. Read More

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How to stop being a people-pleaser at work

Experts share their best advice for cutting out that people-pleaser nonsense and, in doing so, gaining the respect — and admiration — you deserve. Read More

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Experts agree: How to say no without feeling guilty

Being “too nice” can cause legit problems. So how do you say no without feeling guilty? Experts and research have answers. Read More

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How to lower your bills: Tips from the FBI’s top hostage negotiator

How to lower your bills by using the same persuasive techniques as an FBI hostage negotiator. 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.