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Almost half of employees worldwide think they could do their job in 5 hours or less each day

The case is getting stronger for a shorter workweek. According to a global survey of nearly 3,000 employees across eight nations conducted by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, 78% of full-time workers say it would take less than seven hours each day to do their job. Read More

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5 brands that will fix all your work wardrobe dilemmas for fall

There are a number of new lines (some that don’t even have brick and mortar locations) that have incredible, quality-made options for the office. Read More

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Survey: Employee less likely to feel they have competitive benefits today compared to 2008

While some employees are feeling worse about benefits today than 10 years ago, the data shows other ways things have been on the decline. Read More

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There was a 2016 Amazon patent putting workers in cages

Amazon had an idea to put humans in cages above a robotic trolley so that they could work in robot-only zones safely and efficiently. Read More

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The global misery index has reached its highest levels in years

It’s a sad, sad, sad, sad world! A tide of negative emotions has led to the Negative Experiences Index reaching the highest it has been in 12 years. Read More

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Survey: 56% of employees take a lunch break of 30 minutes or less

More workers say they take a lunch break of between 21 and 30 minutes than any other amount and spend time on the internet while doing so. Read More

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Survey: This is the single biggest issue that gets in the way of saving for retirement

Saving for retirement isn’t easy, especially when you have to pay for unexpected expenses like home repairs or medical bills. Read More

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These are the most (and least) happy states in America

Hawaii tops the list as the happiest, while West Virginia lands at the bottom. “People who are happier overall tend to be happier in their jobs.” … Read More

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Career lessons from the US Open's heated women's final

To some fans, the inconsistent application of tennis rules against Serena Williams was a sexist double standard they also had witnessed in their workplaces. Read More

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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.