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Here's Elon Musk's out-of-this world new pay package at Tesla

Elon Musk has agreed to stay as the company’s CEO for the next decade in exchange for a highly unusual pay package based on market value and operational milestones that Musk must reach. Read More

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One person was able to 'shoplift' from Amazon's new convenience store

CNBC reporter Deirdre Bosa said she was able to leave the Amazon Go store without being charged for a cup of yogurt, a situation Amazon said is a “rare occasion” that “happens so rarely that we didn’t even bother building in a feature for customers to tell us it happened.” … Read More

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This Google Chrome extension would like to remind you that death awaits us all

Seize the day, they said. It would be easy, they said. Just kidding. Now, there’s an easier way to potentially make sure that work isn’t your everything. It’s called Memento Mori, a clock without days that counts down on your computer, because as we all know, our time here is limited. Read More

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Study: Many millennials spend more on coffee than they save for retirement

What would you be willing to sacrifice to start a debt-free life? According to micro-investing app Acorn’s new survey of millennials’ financial spending habits, almost half are willing to go to extreme lengths to wipe the red out of their ledgers. Read More

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Amazon is no longer allowed to ask you this question

Amazon announced that it is banning any salary history inquiries for prospective U.S. employees, according to an internal message posted this week. Read More

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Survey: YouTube influencing what kids want to be when they grow up

The YouTube videos your kids watch can exert more of an influence on their career ambitions than their own parents, a reminder to monitor what they watch closely to make sure these outside influences are appropriate for a child to see. Read More

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This is the top reason employers expect more people to quit this year

Forty-five percent of hiring managers reported that salary is the main reason why workers quit their jobs. Here’s how employers can improve workers’ experiences on the job to try to prevent them from leaving. Read More

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Research: Working for a company accused of misconduct can cost you money

When you work for a company that’s been up to no good, employers will start to think you’re up to no good — even if you’re innocent. Working for a company that’s been accused of misconduct can not only cost your professional reputation, it will literally cost you money. Read More

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Survey: Americans have an extremely high bar for what constitutes online harassment

When it comes to online harassment, Americans are more divided on what is right, what is wrong, and who is responsible for the problem. 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.