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How to stop thinking about work after hours

We want to help you make the most of your free time, so we’ve created this new visual guide on how to stop thinking about work after hours. Read More

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The “sickest” days of 2019: The days where the most people called in sick

It turns out across the country, when you’re “sick,” so is everyone else. We analyzed our website traffic to find the days when the most people are playing hooky. Read More

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A look at computer software company LogicMonitor (plus advice for getting hired)

Find out more about LogicMonitor, including information on company culture and how to get hired at the Santa Barbara-based technology company. Read More

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These are the workplace anti-trends that will survive far past 2020

Enter: The “anti-trends” – foundational workplace truths that are here to stay and worth investing in. Read More

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“The old boys’ club” is alive and well and accounts for a third of the gender gap

Authors Zoë Cullen, from Harvard Business School, and Ricardo Perez-Truglia, from the University of California, Los Angeles,  found that the “boys’ club” isn’t just something you hear about in old movies, but actually still affects the way professionals’ careers advance in the modern-day workforce, playing a huge role in the current gender wage gap. Read More

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How 1 question helps bring your leadership signature to life

Here’s what I learned from this remarkable project manager about uncovering and articulating our leadership signatures. Hint: It’s not all about you. Read More

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Microsoft researchers worked with designers to define the art of teamwork and they found this

Microsoft teamed up with IDEO to create the ultimate guide to teamwork based on extensive research on the best conditions under which teammates interact. Read More

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The ripple effects of a ‘thank you’

A new study suggests that expressing gratitude not only improves one-on-one relationships but could bring entire groups together. Read More

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How to make sure your company’s actions align with its culture

All too often, companies and their leaders talk the culture talk without walking the walk. And because an organization’s cultural agenda is essentially a foundation and starting point for its strategic agenda, any disconnect here can become a significant problem. 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.