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The 7 best pandemic movies to distract yourself with while quarantining

Grab whatever popcorn you already have in the house and prepare to be entertained by fictional tales about the demise of humanity while you wait for scientists to save us all in real life. Read More

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The weird reason you are extra annoyed by your coworkers on a Zoom call right now

New research published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that five nights of just five hours of sleep per night can really change the way one perceives what’s around them. Read More

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At-home COVID-19 tests could be here in coming weeks

The test – which will be sold by LabCorp – can only be done with a doctor’s order. LabCorp’s “Pixel” will be available to patients in most states in the coming weeks, according to the FDA. Read More

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5 tips for ramping up on remote work in a hurry

Do you need to get back to peak productivity, while in remote work, in a hurry? We’ve got just the solution. Read more, here. Read More

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This is the season when the peak of COVID-19 cases occurs

An in-depth analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, of coronavirus transmissions from an eight-year-long Household Influenza Vaccine Evaluation Cohort Study, revealed that the most common coronavirus strains peak in the winter months. Read More

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This research may be a COVID-19 treatment breakthrough

In preliminary findings published this week in the journal PNAS, a single 200 mL dose of convalescent plasma (CP) from COVID-19 patients who recently recovered shortened the duration of symptoms, improved oxygen levels and expedited viral clearance in patients who were still suffering from the disease. Read More

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An introvert’s simplistic guide to career progression and pay raises

Rejection can be an awkward challenge for an introvert to deal with. The tendency is to shut down or hideaway when it happens. Read More

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Lessons learned from the 2008 recession that will help you fight the next one

2008 was a strange time in my life. Apart from being in my 20s and acting like an insecure, pretentious little so & so, a business I part-owned went through a recession. I’d never experienced this before and markets had only ever gone up since I was in Mickey Mouse diapers back in the 80s. … Read More

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How to deal with uncertainty

In times of ‘stability’, you can settle into a groove or you can realize how unpredictable life truly is and use that as fuel to stay on your path and avoid complacency. 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.