Career Advice & Insights

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Productivity
There’s more than enough time, when you use the time you have

The cost of not getting control over your time and life is astronomical. It’s everything. For, how we use our time determines everything about: … Read More

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When having no idea what you’re doing is the best plan

We chatted with the Pressed Juice founder about being green, not having any business experience, and why she’ll always pay attention to competitors. Read More

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4 things to do before you get out of bed for your most productive day ever

The point is, as humans we were not designed to be consumed by technology devices 24/7 — especially not first thing in the morning! … Read More

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Why you should have a side hustle, says Richard Branson, who started Virgin as a side gig

You don’t have to quit your job. Virgin itself started as a side hustle. “All of our Virgin businesses started while we were working on something else.” … Read More

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How to be an amazing project team in a changing world

As the problems we tackle get more complex, the nature of project teams is changing. Here’s what you need to know (and what you should change) in order to be successful. Read More

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5 ways unsuccessful people network

If you don’t talk enough, you could be perceived as cold or aloof. If you talk too much, you could be considered unprofessional or self-interested. Here’s what unsuccessful people do when networking. Read More

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9 types of people who never succeed at work

There are a lot of otherwise intelligent people out there who can’t stop shooting themselves in the foot. These are the nine types of people never succeed. Read More

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The stoic knows: 4 rituals that will make you well-liked

Do you want to have better relationships? Take some advice from the Stoics, who were big on virtue, self-control and reducing negative emotions. Read More

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15 questions to ask before taking a stretch assignment

If, like many of the women I speak to, your potential  outpaces how others perceive you, a carefully chosen stretch assignment can close that gap. 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.