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A look at artificial intelligence platform Dataminr (plus advice for getting hired)

A look at artificial intelligence platform Dataminr, including information about the company culture and advice on how to get hired. Read More

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Why corporate higher-ups are obligated to use their position for good

Big name corporations don’t only have a significant impact on the lives of their employees — their impact has direct implications on the environment. Read More

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The exact amount your coworker wants to charge you for these annoying office transgressions

So next time you find yourself more than 5 minutes late to a meeting, be glad there isn’t (currently) a tax on tardiness. Read More

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30 words to describe company culture (whether good or bad)

Taking the time to address the negative aspects of your culture will not only improve your company internally, but it will also improve your employer brand. Read More

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Wearing red can help you get ahead at work but research says it depends on who’s looking

“Our research has implications not simply for romantic relationships but also for interpersonal encounters more generally at the workplace, interactions in hospitality as well as in advertising,” the authors wrote. Read More

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This is the group of employees that is most worried about talking politics at work

Forty percent of female workers are concerned that disagreeing with the political views of their managers and or their coworkers could adversely bias their performance review. Read More

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The 7 most outrageous things people have tried to expense to their work accounts

AppZen found that incidents of unauthorized spending on gifts being submitted for reimbursement averaged around $4,800 each. Read More

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What leaders can take from WeWork chairman Marcelo Claure’s pricey night out after mass layoffs

In this season of so many layoffs as well as CEO exits, leaders have to be extra careful about their next steps. Read More

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More than 75% of employees expect this from their boss and coworkers

When it comes to helping out their boss with a major task, more than 75% of workers said they expected appreciation for their good deeds, according to a new survey. 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.