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3 lies about work that have been damaging your career for years

“Nine Lies About Work,” written by two workplace experts, attacks some of the most popular notions prevalent in workplaces today. Curious and dreading your next “feedback session” with your manager? Read on… … Read More

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Most employees would forego major perks for this ‘biophilic’ office environment

“Biophilic” design, design that emphasizes the environmental impact of built space, is linked to positive employee morale and cost-saving benefits. Read More

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Office of the future: 4 amazing ways technology will change your workplace

Not everyone will go the remote route. Those still working from an office will enjoy a multitude of benefits that technology brings with it. Read More

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Stop competing with your coworkers. It’s not healthy

A bout of healthy competition can be used to keep us on track, but how do we recognize when this feeling is no longer beneficial? … Read More

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My life’s gotten better since I stopped worrying about these 4 things at work

Luckily, most workplace worries are short term and don’t register beyond a few hours on our radar. Here are four of them that I’ve stopped stressing about — and it’s really improved my day-to-day life. Read More

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Employees are people, not just work units

We must not forget that employees are people (first) who have physical bodies, emotional reactions, goals and desires, and families and lives outside of work. Read More

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Why transparency and strong internal communication are what really help employees thrive

In a truly collaborative environment that consists of powerful, capable hires, transparency is important for more than just inspiration. Read More

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Achieving work-life balance just another stressor for stressed-out workers

There are a myriad of reasons that half (49%) of workers reported feeling stressed in their jobs, according to a new survey from LinkedIn. Read More

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8 bad mistakes that make good employees leave

The following practices are the worst offenders, and they must be abolished if you’re going to hang on to good employees. 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.