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24% of Americans think reaching 'inbox-zero' is an impossibility

Previous research found the average worker’s inbox has 199 unread emails and new data shows that 24% of Americans think reaching “inbox-zero” is impossible. Read More

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Why new friends will be turned off by your flashy status symbols

A new study in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that status symbols of wealth can be a major turnoff for people seeking friends. Read More

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Survey: 25% of Americans call this 'the most annoying' phrase used in work emails

New research shows that 25% of Americans think one phrase, in particular, is “the most annoying” one used in work emails. Read More

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The open plan office is actually making you less stressed

The downsides of the open plan office are well documented. But new research found that there are some advantages to this open seating arrangement. Read More

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Survey: 13% of Millennials started their first job after 20 years old

Research shows that 22.2% of Millennials say being a cashier was their first job, compared to 13% of Baby Boomers and 28.8% of those in Generation X. Read More

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Research shows rich people are more likely to cheat, steal, lie and other very bad things

Our gage on the wealthy may not be that far off. Read More

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Madonna shows us how not to honor someone’s career at the 2018 MTV VMAs

Madonna honored soul icon Aretha Franklin, who died last week — but with a twist that left some MTV Video Music Awards viewers upset. Read More

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Dream job alert: Cards Against Humanity is hiring writers

The pay is $40 per an hour but some people would probably do it for free for bragging rights alone. Read More

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Get paid to hang out with a bunch of cute cats on a Greek island

Move over, “Mamma Mia” — we’ve found a new Greek island dream. There’s a group on the tiny island of Syros looking for a cat caretaker. 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.