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These are 10 of the worst (and real) sick day excuses

Do you ever accidentally eat cat food instead of tuna? Someone used that to get out of work and stay home. Here are some more crazy “sickie day” excuses. Read More

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The state of Vermont wants you to visit and never leave

“While you’re on vacation, why don’t you stop in for two hours and meet with a realtor, with some companies that are hiring?” … Read More

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Travel the world while designing clothes for a CEO – and her little dogs, too

In addition to gaining experience, there are perks – food, accommodations, travel, design material, and tools – that are all paid for. Read More

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Some companies are letting night owls and early birds work when they’re most optimized

One company has seen that “employee satisfaction with work-life balance has risen 39% … to nearly 100%” over 10 years. Read More

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Survey: Millennials spend an average of $838 a month on nonessentials

Millennials also reported feeling the most pressure to spend money on things they didn’t need. Read More

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Do you have emotional intelligence, or do you just think you do?

A survey on emotional intelligence in the workplace shows where and how people with high EQ work. Read More

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Survey: 88% of American workers are happy in their jobs

A “Happiness Index” breaks down employees’ breaks down the reasons that make cheerful employees they way they are. Read More

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These are the best (and worst) states to drive in

Keep reading to see if your state made either list. Read More

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Study: Women CEOs are more likely to face termination than men

Women that negotiate for promotions were also found to receive feedback that branded them as “intimidating”, “too aggressive” or “bossy.” … 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.