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Almost everyone says this disturbing thing has happened to them at work

In terms of how workers were bullied, it varied. Nearly a quarter said it came through aggressive email tone or language used at the office. Read More

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This embarrassing hack could be the key to boosting creativity

Could reliving your most embarrassing moment and sharing it with your coworkers actually lead to something great? A new study explores this. Read More

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This is the science behind why your successful boss may actually be a psychopath

A new study finds that people with certain psychopathic traits may have a greater capacity for self-control if a part of their brain looks like this. Read More

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This is the biggest reason Mark Cuban really hates meetings (and prefers email)

“I’m not big on ‘Let’s go eat lunch’ meetings,” Mark Cuban said. “The only way you’re going to get me for a meeting is if you’re writing me a check. Read More

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How to make someone like you in under 5 minutes, according to a relationship expert

Employers should be teaching their employees about likability and the importance of relationship-building so they can create immediate positive connections … Read More

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A look at communications solutions company 8×8 (plus tips for how to get hired)

A look at 8×8, the technology company that is taking care of communications, so that companies can take care of their customers. Read More

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Picking up cues that your colleagues need some encouragement

Doing so will help the morale within the workplace, and will provide the foundation for your co-workers to feel like they are a valued part of the team. Read More

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Write your emails this way if you’re looking for a higher response rate

Emails written at a third-grade reading level have a shocking 36% higher response rate over emails written at a college reading level. Read More

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A look at experiential marketing agency RedPeg (plus advice on how to get hired there)

Take a look at RedPeg, the experiential marketing agency that’s conquering the video game industry and making every experience mean more. 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.