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7 things the U.S. women's hockey team can teach us about winning equal pay

The U.S. women’s hockey team’s rally for fair pay offers valuable lessons for all working women. Read More

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These are the 3 most important questions for your career

They offer important lessons about happiness and success. Read More

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Please stop saying these ridiculous buzzwords at work

These phrases may make you feel clever — but they also annoy people. Read More

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Please stop bragging about how busy you are

Feeling busy can prevent you from moving your career forward. Read More

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Think twice before you criticize other generations at work

Every generation puts down the younger ones. It’s time to cut that out. Read More

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TheSkimm founders: 'You never stop learning'

‘Success is something that is constantly evolving.’ … Read More

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8 mistakes I made as a manager and how you can avoid them

When I first became a manager, I made every mistake in the book. Read More

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Why making to-do lists won't help you get things done

Here’s what you should do instead. Read More

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How I learned the importance of keeping in touch

Here are my three goals for following up with people. 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.