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Why a culture of silence is killing innovation Gustavo Razzetti

Getting feedback and innovative ideas from a silent team is not easy. Don’t expect people to break their silence on their own — create the right space, reward the right behaviors. Read More

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Eating chocolate at lunch and 8 other ways to beat SAD at work Kayla Heisler via Fairygodboss

SAD can lead to a rough few months, but fortunately, there are ways to combat the symptoms while at work. Here are 11 surprising ways help you. Read More

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Survey: This American city is where shoppers will spend the most on holiday purchases Jane Burnett

53% of American shoppers say they’ll be throwing holiday parties on Thanksgiving Day, and 54% say they plan to do the same on Christmas. Read More

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Jobs you won’t find on LinkedIn or Indeed Marc Cenedella

If you’re not using Ladders, you may very well be missing out on high-paying jobs from top companies such as Snapchat, Twitter, Pioneer Natural Resources, Taboola, Gusto and many, many more. We work for you, the high-end professional making $80,000 to $450,000 per year. And that means we want to bring you all the jobs … Read More

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How not to embarrass yourself doing the elevator pitch Marc Cenedella

Good Monday morning, It’s embarrassing, isn’t it? Doing “the elevator pitch” feels so awkward, embarrassing and unnatural — like you’re hawking a product on a late night infomercial. Yet it’s such an important part of the job search that everybody has to have one. You know, when I speak around the country to groups of … Read More

Must Reads

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.