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    New ‘LinkedIn for government' helps Americans get into public service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2026 7:50


    The platform launched to help laid-off federal workers transition to state and local jobs, but is now open to all—no public sector experience required. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Sabbaticals are a powerful retention tool. Here's the research to prove it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 8:02


    To help keep employees longer, let them leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to use humor at work effectively

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 7:10


    Here's how to do it without making yourself or anyone else the punchline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    This career skill is extremely underrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 7:23


    In a challenging job market, being someone interesting can be a career advantage. However, what it takes to be interesting is counterintuitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    America has millions of open jobs. So why can't people find work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 6:08


    Companies are hiring. Workers are searching. The gap is the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why your boss tunes you out

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 8:02


    4 simple steps to ensure your next presentation grabs leadership's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 neuroscience-backed ways to make meetings less painful and more productive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 8:04


    ‘We have become too accepting of meetings that waste time.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Want to improve your performance? Focus on this

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 6:30


    The ability to rest may be just as important as the ability to focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The productive 8-hour workday is a myth, and we need to stop believing it

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 7:21


    Not all hours—and work—are created equal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How friction can spark creativity at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 7:48


    Think getting ahead is all about people-pleasing? Think again. Disagreements may actually help you create better on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 proven ways to turn disinterest into a job offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 7:53


    Bring this approach into your own job search to up your chances of an offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    5 side-hustle businesses that can generate up to six figures

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 7:07


    These side-hustle ideas have surprisingly high earning potential, with enough room to grow into a full-time business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The New Burnout isn't about working too much. It's about working without meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 5:31


    Employees don't want to work for a company that just appreciates them; they want to do work that they feel has value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Gen Z is entering work in a confidence crisis. Employers need a new playbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 7:37


    Confidence isn't a luxury. It's a requirement for performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How delayed gratification can make achieving goals faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 8:17


    ‘It's like exercise: You definitely see benefits from it,' says one psychologist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Science tells us what you should do right after waking up, and how it shapes your entire day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 5:19


    Don't outsource your morning to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Job recruiters are failing Gen Z job seekers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 7:40


    Constant ghosting, sloppy interviews, and dismissive attitudes make finding a job a struggle for the workforce's youngest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘So, what do you do?' How to perfect your personal-brand elevator pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 7:59


    An expert offers three proven strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to make sure you don't outlive your money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 8:45


    The only thing worse than dying before you can enjoy retirement is outliving the money you've spent a lifetime saving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    What to do when there's too much information, and you don't know who to trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 7:37


    We're no longer short on information. Today, our problem is an abundance of information and an inability to distinguish fact from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to get your attention span back

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 5:36


    In a world with endless emails, DMs, alerts, and notifications, it can feel impossible to concentrate. Here's how you can rebuild your attention span. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to ask people for help landing a job and actually get a response

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 6:26


    3 asks you should make and how to improve your chances of getting a positive answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Forget work-life balance. Try work-life mission instead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 7:34


    Work-life balance may be impossible. Instead, try to figure out your why so you can be present in each moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Why stability might be the smartest career move right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 6:51


    In an uncertain job market, constantly chasing the next promotion or opportunity can come at a cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to avoid decision fatigue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 5:35


    Not every decision requires 110% from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Are people in creative professions happier? It's complicated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2026 7:25


    Engaging in artistic, creative work is good for our mental health. But for creative professionals, there's more to the picture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    More than half of workers would take a pay cut for job security

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 4:24


    New data shows that fear of losing a steady paycheck looms large in the minds of many in the workforce—so much so that they're willing to make some sacrifices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trouble sleeping in a new place? You're not alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 6:44


    Here's how to beat it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ‘Freizeitstress': Why leaders struggle to switch off—and how to truly rest this summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 8:03


    Physically away, but psychologically still at work? Here's how to fix that and why it's so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Employee happiness is climbing back from all-time lows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 4:48


    According to BambooHR's recent Employee Happiness Index, the happiest companies lose 46% fewer employees than their counterparts with lower scores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The hidden problem with feeling ‘overworked and underpaid'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 7:11


    It's easy to blame a broken system. The harder—and often more profitable—move is auditing your real impact, skills, and leverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do this for 5 to 10 minutes a day to improve your brain at any age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 5:55


    A three-year study with almost 4,000 participants shows there's no upper limit on cognitive improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Emotional resilience is becoming the most valuable skill. Here's why

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 6:38


    You need more than grit to survive and thrive in high-stress environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 small behavior change improves your brain chemistry, according to 201 studies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 6:17


    It also makes you happier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to use AI to boost your creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 5:35


    This two-pronged approach can help you come up with novel solutions to problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    American workers are more disillusioned with AI the more they use it

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 4:55


    A new Gallup poll indicates that Americans are more skeptical of AI in 2026, despite being more familiar with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Generative AI could boost creativity, but only for some workers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 4:50


    New research suggests that LLMs like ChatGPT could shift the way people think on the job—with a catch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is AI really a job killer? Some employers say they're actually hiring more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 5:29


    A new report from ZipRecruiter suggests that some companies are adding jobs due to AI or plan to in the near future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    When your job conflicts with your values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 8:06


    Whether you're questioning a routine practice or confronting a serious ethical issue, knowing when to compromise, when to speak up, and when to move on is essential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Should you take that promotion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 7:52


    Three questions to help you decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    This quiet workplace tactic is shucking headcounts without anyone noticing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 7:26


    A new survey reveals how smaller companies are using a stealthy strategy to pass vacated workloads onto remaining staff—and AI bots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Men are more likely to consult AI for a pay bump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 5:09


    According to a new survey, the AI gender gap even shows up in how men and women navigate hiring and career decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to convince your boss to let you take a sabbatical

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 6:04


    Taking one doesn't just benefit you—it can benefit the company, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How to turn LinkedIn intros into actual interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 6:07


    The secret: make it easy for others to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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