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One hour of exercise can prevent depression, study finds

There’s good news for those of us who hate to go to the gym too often: You just need an hour of physical activity every week. Read More

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Thirteen things I believe: Principles of organizational behavior

Stanford professor Bob Sutton reveals his 13 principles of organizational behavior. Read More

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How Elon Musk runs an efficient meeting — and you can, too

A recent story shows that Elon Musk wants to make sure every meeting counts — even if that efficiency comes at the risk of alienating employees. Read More

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7 clues you're about to be fired — and what you can do about it

While it’s not always a great idea to trust your gut about every single work issue, here’s when it may be worth wondering if your job’s in danger. Read More

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America's cities see significant decline in car commuting

There has been a significant decrease in driving in 21 of the 50 most populous cities in the United States over the last decade. Read More

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How an NPR editor (and his daughter Ramona) turned a work fail into a win

On Monday, NPR editor Christopher Dean Hopkins accidentally used NPR’s Facebook account to tell the media organization’s audience about Ramona’s adventures. Read More

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5 ways to avoid feeling jealous at work

In a fast-paced work environment, it can be easy to feel like you’re just not measuring up to others on your team. Here’s how to avoid becoming jealous. Read More

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How to maintain friendships outside of work when your schedule is packed

Here’s why it’s so worthwhile to keep up friendships, and how to actively do so even when you have a busy career and a packed schedule. Read More

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Here's how to stay on the right side of office chat etiquette

While every person and workplace is different, here’s what to keep in mind when using your office chat so you don’t offend or annoy your coworkers. 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.