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No tank tops, leggings, or shorts that can’t pass the “fingertip rule,” with hems that aren’t longer than…
Corporate life is known for its love of conformity. Everything gets turned into a rule. How much you can spend. What size office an employee of a certain grade is entitled to have. What computer you can use. Many of these regulations keep employees saf…
Success is often driven by your ability to solve problems and generate creative ideas. So, it is no wonder that people are looking for ways to increase mental capacity. And lots of companies have stepped into the void to help people improve their menta…
Our new virtual world has increased the need for multifaceted candidates who can quickly adapt to new environments and maneuver remote workplaces with strong communication and time management skills. Some of the top candidates who can overcome the chal…
It’s been two years since the vast majority of people started working from home due to COVID-19. As we move into a more flexible future of work, a hybrid approach will be the new norm for many companies, including Google. At its core, this means…
There is a lot of conventional wisdom around negotiation. Be well-prepared. Keep emotion out of the negotiation. Look for the win/win.
But, sometimes, you’re sitting across the table from someone who isn’t dealing with you in good faith. …
We’ve all heard it. Our goal is to make a great impression with all of the things before, during, and after a job interview to help paint the picture of our professionalism, excellence, and a general sense of, you-can’t-live-another-day-w…
Why say “that’s an anomaly,” when you can just say “that’s odd”? Maybe it’s because you’re trying to look more intelligent. A study by the education platform Preply, found that nearly three in five people have used complex vocabulary to appear smarter…
What is work, really?
At its simplest, work involves exchanging time and effort for a paycheck. But is it really that balanced? For as long as we can remember, employees also committed to living within commuting distance of their office—which me…
The nature of careers has shifted radically over the past few decades. While it was once expected that most professionals would follow a single path involving a relatively small number of employers, now it’s normal for many of us to shift our jo…
