Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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It’s OK to call out of work for this common affliction

A survey of 2,000 Americans disclosed that nearly 47% of people feel guilty about requesting days off because of their allergy symptoms. Read More

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Use this trick to take control of your boss

A new study by leadership training company VitalSmarts showed what we already knew: discussions on performance at work can be a one-way street. Read More

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This is the key to having confidence in the workplace

It’s important to address the nuances of confidence because it’s difficult to enact. Self-assurance is a good thing, but what are the most effective ways? … Read More

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6 women share the #BossLady who inspired them

“I get inspired by her presence, by the way she communicates, by the ‘humanness’ in her as a leader and the care she gave to each of her little patients and the larger mission.” … Read More

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Today’s managers ‘blew it’ with Millennials, professor says

We now have a new generation entering our workplace. This time, it will be the millennials meeting Gen Z at the door, serving as their supervisors and showing them the ropes. Read More

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Leadership presence for women: is it really any different?

Confidence and authority are non-verbally demonstrated by claiming height and space. Read More

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5 ways to make your employees feel valued

It is important to mention that you can and should ask your employees how they like to be recognized and what makes them feel most appreciated. Read More

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Is it ever okay to cry at work? A case for and against it

What makes workplace etiquette even tougher for people to totally agree upon is the fact that in many cases, human emotions naturally get involved. Read More

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This is how many hours per year employees are wasting with “fake” meetings

A new study revealed that 10% of meetings can be considered “fake”, which wastes 150 hours of employer time per year. 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.