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How to onboard employees according to their personalities

This company’s onboarding process—or lack thereof—made me feel like I’d been tossed into the ocean with no life jacket. While I managed to survive, the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. And it’s difficult to change a bad first impression. Read More

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How to create an instant connection with one simple tactic

Before you begin a contentious meeting at work, find common ground. Go around the table and ask everyone to take 30 seconds to explain what they like about working there. Read More

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How much do you need to tell your boss when asking for time off?

Employers can ask you whatever questions they want: No one is going to stop them. However, there are some things that you feel comfortable sharing and some things that are better left unsaid. Read More

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Is it acceptable to discuss your compensation with coworkers?

We’ve always been told that it is inappropriate to talk about salary among family and friends, and especially among coworkers. Read More

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The super simple strategy for greater career focus

Embrace this simple strategy for greater focus. Repeat the mantra, “I Go Where I Look,” to yourself. Doing so will remind you to focus on the prize … Read More

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This is the only nonverbal communication you should use in a meeting

Does having a game face actually affect well your game? According to a new study published in Stress and Health by experimental psychology researchers at the University of Tennessee, it just might. Read More

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4 fool-proof ways to prevent the ‘Sunday scaries,’ according to an executive coach

If you’ve ever had a case of the Sunday scaries, it’s important to know you’re not alone. Over 76% of people battle with “really bad” Sunday night blues. Read More

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How to embrace — and bounce back from — failure

This might sound a little strange but failure is awesome. Yes, you read that right. Failure is awesome and here are two reasons why. Read More

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Connecting your work tasks to meaning

Not everyone has the luxury of doing meaningful work — maybe you have to work at a fast-food restaurant just to buy groceries, for example. I get that. 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.