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The real meaning of these 7 vague words everyone uses at work

“Using unnecessarily large, convoluted words makes it harder for your audience to understand you. If our goal is truly to communicate honestly with others, then we need to choose a vocabulary that is direct and clear.” … Read More

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Advantage women! Men are judged more harshly when they do this at work

Researchers report that when a man tells a bad joke he’s usually judged more harshly by listeners than if a woman told the same quip. Read More

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How to be a better leader by using brain science

Dr. David Rock, CEO and co-founder of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global neuroscience-backed consultancy that advises over 50% of Fortune 100 companies such as Microsoft and Adobe on leadership strategies, management skills, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, defines this tool as “neuroleadership.” … Read More

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Here are the most expensive office investments of 2021 so far

Surprise: the office isn’t dead. Read More

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6 examples of business jargon you should stop using now

Words and phrases lose their meaning from overuse and imprecision. Be a better communicator by cutting these particularly bad offenders. Read More

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LinkedIn put my corporate career through the shredder

The untold story of what LinkedIn did to my career that I’m not to supposed to share. Read More

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These are the 15 best cities for working moms

According to the American Association of University Women, a non-profit organization, approximately 72.3% of women with children under the age of 18 were in the workforce in 2019. Read More

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This is how many hours you should really be working

Finally, a data-backed answer to an age-old question. Read More

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6 types of meetings that are actually worthwhile

If you’ve ever opened up a meeting invite and thought “Oh no… not one of those again”, this article is for you. 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.