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What causes employee demotivation?

If you’re the one finding yourself demotivated—and your attempts to address the problems have not born fruit—remember Dolly as you polish your resume. Read More

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5 reasons your boss wants you to succeed

You may wonder why your boss points out weak spots more than they applaud when you do something right. But, experts say, your boss wants you to succeed, and here’s why. Read More

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Why putting on a fake smile at work is actually harming you

Researchers at the University of Arizona found that faking a positive attitude and being obsessed with making a good impression at work to advance in your career not only doesn’t benefit you, but it could prove to hurt you. Read More

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Researchers reveal the secret to using narcissism to your advantage

Research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology surveyed workers employed at Fortune 500 Companies and ultimately concluded that team’s led by individuals who counterbalance narcissism and humility are more productive, more engaged and perform better on daily tasks. These employees even viewed their bosses more favorably compared to firms helmed by less narcissistic executives. Read More

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This is the state of office romances

Judging past research on office romance culture, more than half of the workforce said they have engaged in an office romance in 2019, according to a study by jobs website Vault. Read More

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Men’s trends to watch for in the office in 2020

For men, will it be hitting the gym more often or making a different move like stopping by the toy store not to pick your children up toys, but one for yourself. Here are a few trends to watch for in the office and at home for men in 2020. Read More

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Wearing this trendy look in your office will be the new power move of 2020

The puff sleeve was seen all over the 2019 runways at Kate Spade and Marc Jacobs as well. Read More

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Why employees complaining at work isn’t always a bad thing

Barbara Neal Varma says complaining can be healthy to the extent it enables someone to release their emotions. Above all else, Molly Longman reminds us that “complaining feels good” – at least temporarily. Read More

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These are the 9 most annoying phrases you can use in an email, ranked

New research conducted by employee experience platform Perkbox Insights took a look at what drives workers to the edge when it comes to receiving email at work. 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.