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The art of the bleisure trip, the newest business travel trend

According to a new study, nearly two-thirds (64%) of business travelers who have extended a trip have done so secretly for personal vacation. Read More

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A look at the online gift card marketplace Raise (plus advice on how to get hired there)

Learn all about Raise, the online marketplace changing the gift card game, including advice from the CEO on how to get hired there. Read More

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WeWork’s co-founder Adam Neumann reportedly stepping down as CEO

WeWork will name Sebastian Gunningham and Artie Minson, two current executives, as acting co-CEOs, The Times reported. Read More

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This is what the majority of people feel interferes with their work the most

A majority (60%) of employees deal with some sort of interference on a daily basis that prevents them from doing their best work. Read More

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The people have spoken: A bad commute outweighs company mission

In recent years, the commute has been a dealbreaker for many candidates; in fact, location is now one of the first topics I address with candidates. Read More

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Getting heard at work: Who gets heard and why?

Just to take a step back, why don’t some people have their voices heard? Simply put, they often don’t say anything at all. Read More

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You spend 5 hours per day looking at your emails

Americans spend around three-plus hours a day checking their work email while logging two-plus hours a day sifting through personal inboxes. Read More

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Is your receptionist a good reflection of your culture?

The study revealed that good or bad receptionist evaluations correlated with my high, medium or low appraisal of employee engagement levels. Read More

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This is the Pantone official color of 2020 and this is why you should wear it to work now

“The color palette for Spring/Summer 2020 infuses heritage and tradition with a colorful youthful update that creates strong multi-colored combinations.” … 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.