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Supreme Court ruling against class action lawsuits is a blow for workers – and #MeToo

As a law professor, I believe this ruling essentially allows employers to hide workplace injustices while also potentially making it harder for workers – including victims of sexual harassment – to find justice. Read More

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9 awesome work situations that make you say YES

There are workplace situations that, for some, come by so rarely that they are worth their weight in gold, and they have nothing to do with the salary! These are the things that make any person wake up excited to go into work and more likely to work harder to perform their best. Read More

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Scientists have coined a name for surfing the internet during work hours: ‘cyberloafing’

When the workday drags on, we may turn to the wonders of the world wide web for a spark of entertainment. Now, scientists in a new study, have a term for it: “cyberloafing,” or personal use of the internet during working hours. Read More

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This is one thing you shouldn't ever do during a job search

In short, you use lots of features and tools on your phone in your job search — except for maybe one: texting. Texting during your job search is still a grey area. Is text an acceptable job search tool? … Read More

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WARNING: Watching expert videos makes you think you are more capable than you are

When we watch how-to videos on loop, we may get the smug thought of ‘I bet I could do that.’ But this overconfidence can backfire, and suddenly we are holding broken parts of a standing desk in despair. What went wrong? It looked so easy to build on the screen! … Read More

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Study: Here are the top 10 jobs attracting the most transplants

While people tend to move to certain cities for jobs — and leave others behind — the most popular position people relocate for is Chemical Engineer, according to new data from Glassdoor. Read More

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Survey: 5 things job seekers want to know before applying

When you’re an employer that wants to attract top talent, be careful how you tell the story of your company in public, because there are eyes online who are watching your answers very closely. Read More

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5 things women leaders should stop doing. TODAY.

If you desire to be your best professional self and make the difference only you can make, here are five things you should stop doing. Today. Read More

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These professions attract the highest number of psychopaths

One thing psychopaths tend to have in common is the careers they go for. For example, you’re likely to find a lot of them in leadership positions because of their ruthlessness, charisma, and fearlessness. They’re very good at making snap decisions, but not so good at the empathetic professions like nursing or therapy. Read More

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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.