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#UnqualifiedForTech shows us that jobs define 'qualified' all wrong

Being qualified for a job means you can do the job you are hired for, not what your college major was for. Your unconventional background can be a plus. Read More

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4 ways to deal with a difficult coworker

Dealing with a difficult coworker can be extremely stressful. Here’s how to work with your least favorite colleague without losing your cool. Read More

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5 ways to get your office to be healthier

Some new employees expect to gain five pounds within their first few months at a new job. Here’s how you can buck the trend and make a healthier office. Read More

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Career lessons from Fortune's 5 most powerful women in business

Fortune released its list of the Most Powerful Women in 2017. To break the glass ceiling, sometimes you have to be willing to be uncomfortable. Read More

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How to avoid catching a bad mood from your coworker

New research argues that moods — both good and bad — are contagious. Here are some tips on how to avoid a bad mood just because your coworker has one. Read More

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The benefits and challenges of being authentic at work

Just as no two people are the same, no two office settings are the same. But you can gain a lot from sharing aspects of your personal story at work. Read More

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4 ways to command respect in your workplace

Why you might not be getting the respect you want at work, and how to make sure that you do in the future. Hint: it’s a two-way street. Read More

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Chef giving up his Michelin stars shows perils of constantly being ranked

Once you reach the top of your field, you must choose to embrace this pressure-cooker of raised expectations — or escape its heat as Sébastien Bras has chosen to do. Read More

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4 ways to get your work done when you're drowning in meetings

Try to schedule a meeting where no one sits down. That’ll speed things up. 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.