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How to stop networking from making you feel like a tired zombie

Networking events can require a ton of preparation, but the other half of the battle is staying energized once you get there. Here are four ways to do so. Read More

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Survey: 63% of employees don’t plan to work on July 5th

It’s officially a holiday week— the fourth of July is this Wednesday, and there are bound to be a bunch of absences across your office. New data from OfficePulse shows that 63% of employees don’t plan to work on the fifth of July. More than 350 workers weighed in for the survey. Read More

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The most cringe-worthy, team-building exercise I ever participated in

“Fabio is at the door.” … This team-building exercise, which happened over 20 years ago, is legendary in its awfulness. Read More

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10 telltale signs you’re working at a really awesome company

We’ve gathered 10 telltale signs that you’re working at a really awesome company backed by thousands of real employee opinions about workplaces. Read More

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Nice boss, tough boss: A fairytale

Stories of good and evil predispose us to see leaders along a “mental continuum.” At one end: the tough boss. On the other: the lovable leader. Read More

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Here's the difference between leading and managing a team

One of the best descriptions of a leader I’ve heard is that leaders focus on vision and strategy, guiding and removing obstacles for their teams. Read More

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7 career-inspiring quotes from top chefs around the world

The hard-earned life lessons you learn from working in the restaurant industry can translate to any field. Here are life quotes from top chefs. Read More

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A Google employee's take on perks and productivity

A big part of productivity is simplifying unnecessary parts of your life. My favorite perks are the ones that simplify my life and free up a lot more time. Read More

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Survey: Majority of work stress is coming from your terrible coworkers

Those petty coworker feuds and disagreements take a toll on our minds and bodies. One in four of us said we wanted to scream over this job stress. 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.