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Is workplace rudeness on the rise?

Past surveys suggest virtually all workers experience rude or uncivil behavior, while over half report being treated badly at least once a week. Read More

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Here’s the scientific reason every job should offer free coffee all day

Now a new study suggests the greatest benefit of all: Drinking more coffee leads to less chance of dying, period. Read More

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This may be the secret to less turnover at your company

Companies that encouraged employees to keep their job searches top-secret often experienced a rebound effect: employees became bitter and retaliated by opting out of their responsibilities – with little downside. Read More

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The 12 things managers say you should still never do in the office

But as the office has shifted into a worker-first culture, so has the mentality of what’s deemed acceptable. Read More

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Being overweight benefits men more in their careers, but not women: study

Across six separate studies, the researchers found that male workers who were on the heavier side were consistently viewed as more persuasive compared to heavyset women and “lightweight” men. Read More

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Why inbox zero isn’t always the best solution

There are a few ways you can mentally train yourself to stop seeing an overflowing inbox as something “bad.” … Read More

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Turns out men are the most emotional group in the workplace

This emotional pattern explains why men were also more likely to make a drastic career decision and quit their jobs … Read More

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How to travel with colleagues to off-site meetings without awkwardness

Here are tips from a human resources expert on exactly how to keep the awkwardness to a minimum and productivity to a maximum. Read More

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How to channel your inner Millennial/Gen Xer/Boomer to advance your career

Lately, there seems to be something of an almost aggressive intergenerational gap. Gen Z (born sometime between 1996 and 2015) seems to disparage their slightly elder peer group of Millennials (1980-1996) who in turn are completely dismissive of Boomers (1946-1965). 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.