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How being a suck-up to the boss backfires on you

For all you suck-ups who kiss up to the boss in hopes of earning their favor, enjoy the benefits while they last, because it comes as a cost later. Read More

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Survey: 1 in 3 families say childcare costs influence family planning

Too many of us are still unprepared for what it takes financially to balance a new family with our personal and professional lives, according to a survey. Read More

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Survey: 84% of Americans unaware of how much they spend on subscription services

84% of Americans think they spend less on subscription services monthly than they actually do – and usually by a huge margin. Read More

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A parasite found in cat poop is linked to being an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs drive may be linked to mental fortitude, financial capital, lucky breaks, dogged persistence … or a parasite frequently found in cat litter? … Read More

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The best college in each state for getting a job in 2018

It’s becoming more important for graduates to prepare for a competitive workforce. This means choosing the right college to attend in the first place. Read More

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Women are less likely to achieve 'last name fame'

Coming up with women who’ve achieved last name fame is a lot harder. New research looks into why women are less likely to be known just as their last name. Read More

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New book says that childhood bonds impact your career success

Understanding how our attachment styles, which are developed in infancy, impact how we connect in any relationship — including with coworkers and your boss. Read More

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Coworkers who give you advice are doing it to gain power

When coworkers sidle up to you, dispensing advice, recognize that they may not be doing it out of the goodness of their heart. Read More

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Our brains have an urgency bias

Left to their own devices, our brains pick urgency over importance, wanting the immediate satisfaction of a quick payoff. 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.