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Four phrases to avoid at work if you want to be trusted

“I sort of just wanted to point out . . . ” isn’t doing you or your listeners any favors. Read More

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This is why you can't remember what day it is

Next time people at work look at you funny for not knowing what day it is after a short week, you can tell them that, no really, time got away from you. Read More

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The pitfalls Amazon will need to avoid with multiple headquarters

With all the structural changes that are bound to come Amazon’s way with its HQ2 plan, it’s worth looking into the issues it could potentially run into by having more than one headquarters. Read More

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Six ways to make your business emails stand out

A great email could land you a job, but a bad one has the potential to annoy the recipient and/or jeopardize your career. Here’s how to craft one that gets your message across effectively while keeping both your job and the recipient in mind. Read More

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Mothers want this personality type the most for their kids

It turns out that for mothers, one personality trait trumps the rest: Being outgoing. Read More

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This is why your office conspiracist believes crazy rumors

Almost every office has one conspiracy theorist, infecting the workspace with gossip and wild claims. For some of these gossipers, the more outlandish the rumor, the more they believe it as fact. Science now has an answer as to why this may be. Read More

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How to find the most successful side hustle

Is your idea feasible? … Read More

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The sad reason more Americans are happy at work

Even though a large segment of American workers claim to be happier at work, everything isn’t working in their favor right now. The best way to address this is to recognize what you can control and take action by fortifying your happiness on your own terms. Read More

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Five ways to be the direct person you've always wanted to become at work

When being direct, you don’t need to cover up what you’re really trying so say — just be conscientious in the way you say it. 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.