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Productivity
Remote workers have cut back on preparation time and here’s why that’s bad

Forty-four percent of workers said they are spending less time preparing for the workday while working remotely than before, according to a new study. Read More

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30 daily routines of healthy, productive people that are easy to adopt

Are you ready to be more productive, healthy and happy? Try incorporating these 30 daily routines into your life and see what happens. Read More

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50 unique productivity tips that could change your life, from the successful leaders who use them

Are you ready to up your game? Use these 50 unique, helpful productivity tips to change your life and experience success. Read More

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These are the only work benefits employees care about post-pandemic

MetLife recently released its annual US employee benefit trends study that included 2,500 interviews with benefits decision-makers and influences at companies, while 2,651 full-time employees were interviewed to gauge what expectations are moving forward in the work world. Read More

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Work in a financial field? Never use this color

KU researchers report the color red, a hue associated with errors, negativity, and stopping in Western culture, can have a big impact on financial and investment decisions. Read More

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This quick morning routine tip can make you much better at your job

Researchers say just taking a few minutes first thing in the morning to reflect on some of your past successes and proudest leadership moments can go a long way toward making you a better leader and more effective worker. Read More

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This no-frills book provides the method to stop procrastination in its tracks

According to a recent study, most of us begin to procrastinate more when we become afraid of failure or motivated by “showing off”. Read More

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The 4 items that make Bill Gates a productivity machine

While promoting his new project, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, the magnate gave a tour of his workspace during an interview with Vanity Fair. Read More

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If you look at one of these when you work from home, you will be more productive

The study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Aera, looked into the habits of professionals working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, which uprooted the workforce into remote locales. 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.