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51% of D.C. workers would consider quitting their job to work at the new Amazon HQ

The new headquarters haven’t even been built yet – but workers and ready for a slice of life at Amazon. Read More

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Do you really need the New Year to make resolutions?

If something is important enough to you then why wait for a specific date? All you have is now. Read More

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People always on social media share this commonality with drug abusers

As social media becomes more and more accessible, it’s begun to warrant more attention from researchers trying to understand its power and sway. Read More

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Unusual jobs that are abundant in the 30 largest metro areas

Did you know about the thriving musical instrument repair business in Pittsburgh or about the large number of shampooers in Baltimore? … Read More

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Thinking your way to a better brain (John Dewey on how we think)

The more knowledge you cultivate, the better you’ll become at thinking about it. Read More

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7 wellness reads that will help you live your best life

If you’re looking for ways to make changes that provide a lasting and meaningful impact in your life, check out these seven books. Read More

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How bottoming out at work can be a good thing

Bottoming out frees us from the misconception that the problems can be fixed, and in the process, frees us from other constraints and negative emotions. Read More

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Has ‘working from home’ put the sick day on its death bed?

Why take a sick day when you can work from home? American workers are having a hard time shutting off. Read More

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Zeno of Citium: Being stoic

Zeno of Citium, the first Stoic, may not have left behind a perfectly clear system for us to study, but there is enough there to guide us toward our own variations of the framework. 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.