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A look at endpoint security company Absolute Software (plus advice for getting hired there)

Find out more about endpoint security company Absolute Software including CEO Christy Wyatt’s thoughts on the culture and advice on how to get hired. Read More

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How to win at office politics

The key is to understand the players and the rules and then to play the game in a way that aligns with your personal values and principles. Read More

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This will be the most popular fashion item in your office this fall

First of all, people are wearing their cardigans a bit differently as we saw on the runways of Prada, Gucci and Christopher Kane. Read More

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The truth about teamwork in the workplace

A survey found that teamwork is the thorn in US workers’ side, with 46% saying they found it hard to contribute in a meaningful way with larger teams. Read More

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Of the 4 types of managers, only this one is truly effective

There are basically four types of managers in the world, according to Gartner. But one type does harm to their team, and one gives it a huge boost. Read More

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Your coworkers will freak out if you connect with them on this social media platform

A massive new survey looks at which social media platform your coworkers use the most at work and which ones they try to connect with you on. Read More

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The disappointing reason that some Americans earn smaller wages than others

“While language has been studied in extensive detail by linguists, relatively little is known about how a worker’s speech is related to his or her wages.” … Read More

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How to say no to after-work socializing without hurting your career

That time comes in the form of small moments — and they add up. Have a couple of extra minutes before a meeting begins? Chat with other attendees. Read More

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This creepy doll is what office workers will look like in 20 years

Emma is a creation based on the results of a report called “The Work Colleague of The Future,” which was a survey based on more than 3,000 officer workers. 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.