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No one cares how you look on Zoom

Use the countdown timer to your advantage to focus on how you can make the future better while not wasting more time today. Read More

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This type of manager will eventually create unethical employees

If management essentially tells workers with their actions that the company’s ethical policies amount to “rules for thee but not for me,” no employee is going to feel all that compelled to do the right thing. Read More

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Employees are much happier when their company does this regularly

A new study from Ohio State University has discovered that employees tend to deal with much less stress when their employer conducts itself in a financially transparent manner. Read More

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If you write your subject lines this way, you’ll double your response rate

Preparing emails is not the most exciting thing to do, but it has great potential. It’s not only a fast, reliable form of communication but can also elevate your career if you know how to work it. Read More

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The Microsoft Office skills you absolutely need to get a job right now

These days, especially in remote work culture, having Microsoft Office skills is essential to get a job. This is exactly what you need to know, here. Read More

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Frequently asked questions about parental leave: what are new, working parents entitled to?

You’re taking a huge step in life: you’ve decided to have a child. But what about parental leave? We answer all your parental leave questions here. Read More

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6 signs it’s not your fault you didn’t get the promotion — it’s your manager’s

Promotions don’t just come when an employee works hard; they also come when there’s a manager who advocates and fights for an employee’s best interests. Read More

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100 ways to sign off your email that are way better than “all the best”

And you certainly don’t want to sound like a broken record by constantly repeating, “All the best!” because “Thanks!” doesn’t always make sense. Read More

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Your toxic work environment isn’t actually “toxic”

What would you say if we told you that your toxic work environment isn’t actually as “toxic” as you think? This is why — read more here.toxic … 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.