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The Future of Work
Creating a Professional Background for Video Conferences

Whether you’re using Zoom (or a similar platform) for business meetings, a job interview, or even school, it’s important to maintain a sense of professionalism. Read More

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Spirit Halloween is offering $10,000 to whoever becomes its First ‘chief spirit officer’

Spirit Halloween is encouraging any holiday enthusiasts to apply, whether an applicant’s primary interest is costuming, makeup or decor. Read More

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Paid maternity leave: 180 companies who offer the best paid leave

Unlike almost every other industrialized nation in the world, there is no federal requirement that standardizes paid maternity leave in the United States … Read More

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Think you’re under company surveillance? Here’s what you can do

Here’s how to approach management if you suspect you’re being monitored, and what risks you need to consider before you do. Read More

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4 things you can’t ignore in the “next normal” workplace

Tips for managing a team in the post-COVID era include emphasizing your values, offering flexible workflows, reducing meetings and Zoom chats, and planning PTO schedules with everyone in mind. Read More

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Somebody’s watching you: Has employee surveillance gone too far?

With many Americans working from home now, important questions about privacy have emerged. Read More

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The genius fallacy: Hidden habits of extraordinary thinkers

A genius is anyone curious enough to find better answers, new discoveries, unconventional connections or an entirely new way of getting something done. Read More

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Midcareer mayhem: Gen X unemployment at crisis level

The perception of older workers as hesitant to try new technologies and ill-equipped to pair with younger generations has led to high unemployment, according to a new study. Read More

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Business leaders are more optimistic now than they’ve been in 11 years

As people start to adjust to pandemic life and get used to the new normal, business leaders have begun expressing optimism for the immediate future. 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.