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57% of millennials say social media leads to unplanned spending

It’s one thing to feel FOMO, but it’s another to feel pressured into spending money you weren’t originally going to because of what you saw on social media. Read More

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86% of people say that work jeopardizes their attempts to stay healthy

New research has found that a whopping 86% of people say that work gets in the way of their attempts to lead healthy lives. How people feel about their work-life balance also seems to be trending downward, with just 30% reporting that they’re “satisfied” with it, versus 45% saying the same thing three years prior. Read More

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Study: Workplace wellness programs do not save employees money, or make them healthier

Over 50 million workers are currently enrolled in workplace wellness programs, but a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that these programs did not significantly save employees money or make them healthier. Read More

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Relax, using your cellphone at work likely won't give you cancer

Frequent daily cellphone use most likely does not lead to an increased health risk according to a new report. Read More

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3 out of 4 employees who experienced sexual harassment at work say they did not report it

Even after the #MeToo movement has made sexual workplace harassment a national conversation, there’s still a sharp divide between the number of incidents and what actually gets reported to Human Resources. Read More

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Amazon patents wristbands to track workers

In the near-future, employees will wear tracking wristbands in the office that will know where they have gone — including bathroom breaks and if you stray too far from your workstation — and when. When employees go somewhere their bosses do not want them to be, the wristbands can alert them with a vibrating buzz. When … Read More

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If you're succeeding under a bully boss, you may be a psychopath

If you’re succeeding under a bullying boss who berates and belittles you, it may reveal something unflattering about your own personality. According to a new study in the Journal of Business Ethics, psychopaths have a natural advantage in workplaces overrun by abusive supervision, and are more likely to thrive under these terrible kind of bosses. Read More

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Office romance at lowest level in 10 years, but employee-boss relationships up 50%

Although “office romance” has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years, with 36% of employees ‘fessing up to dating someone they work with, employee-boss relationships of the same nature are up. Read More

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Research: Idle time at work is costing US businesses up to $100 billion a year

When managers and employees decide to keep themselves busy for the sake of appearance, it’s not just wasting a company’s time, it’s wasting their money too. A new study from Harvard Business School has calculated that idle time can cost employers an estimated $100 billion in wages per year. 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.