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Study finds if people think this about your looks, your employer will take these steps

New research published in Economic and Human Biology found that attractiveness can predict the number of “fringe benefits” an employee receives, both in men and women. Read More

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Really great bosses do these 7 things for their employees

They invest in their employees and co-workers, and give them the opportunities they need to learn, grow, and ultimately become successful. Read More

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Can you ban politics at work? This CEO just tried to

Reticence is exactly what many companies want from their employees during this indefinite crisis. Read More

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Every question you have about severance answered

To help guide you through, here’s what you can expect when dealing with severance. Read More

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If you write an email like this, it can cause irreparable damage

New research led by a researcher from the University of Illinois at Chicago found that rude emails at work can lead to distress for employees that can leave lingering stress and even extend on one’s well-being and their life at home. Read More

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If you have one of these in your inbox, it says a lot about your work ethic

Try cleaning up the inbox by creating folders, answering necessary emails, responding to meeting requests, and deleting the completed ones. Read More

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53% of professionals say their career progression has been negatively impacted due to WFH

According to a new survey, 53% of professionals say their career progression had been negatively impacted due to working from home. Read More

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Turns out the majority of women feel discriminated against at job interviews

Fifty-nine percent of the female participants believe that they would have a more difficult time interviewing for a new job if they were pregnant. Sixty-five percent of all the entire pool believe women are questioned more than men in job interviews on average. Read More

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How to nail the business casual women dress code (with examples)

While the idea of business casual was created and implemented by a largely male population, where did women fit in? … Read More

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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.