The Human Blog

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When you’re job-seeking, don’t think ‘I have to send out 100 applications a week,’ says expert—do this instead

In June, unemployment inched up a little bit higher to 4.1% from 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Altogether, 6.8 million people are out of a job,…

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Perfectionism is far from perfect

Your calculus test stares accusingly at you.  A 65% has been viciously inked in red at the top of the paper, tearing a hole through your chest.  Your expectations for…

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Labeling Women as Emotional Undermines Them

Why do we use the word Emotionality as a personality trait? It’s Not a Compliment to Call Someone Emotional The idea that women are emotional but not men got codified in…

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When Asking Too Many Questions Undermines Your Leadership

Paul, a high-level executive in a technology company, former university professor, and expert in his field, attended a prestigious trade conference. Paul prides himself on having a learning mindset and…

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How do love and romance affect the brain?

‘Being in love actually can change your brain chemistry’  When you see someone you have an initial attraction to, what is happening in the brain?  And how does that change…

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How consumers find new brands and products on social media, marketplaces, and brick-and-mortar retail

Social media is important in product discovery, especially among younger consumers, but it’s only part of the picture—marketplaces, search engines, and brick-and-mortar retail also influence where and how consumers find…

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Restructure Ahead? Here’s Your Roadmap To Success

Whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or organizational strategy changes, restructuring can be daunting. The prospect of change often brings anxiety and uncertainty. However, with the right mindset and…

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1 in 4 businesses plans to increase in-office days next year: Report

More companies plan to impose stricter in-office mandates next year, even if it risks losing workers. Recently published findings from a survey conducted by ResumeBuilder.com show that a quarter of companies with return-to-work…

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How to Keep Your Employees Engaged in a Highly Remote World

As worker engagement declines in the workplace, it’s time to face the issue with new techniques. The work environment is not the same as it was 10 years ago. With…

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How ‘Not’ Changes Everything: Brain Interprets Negated Adjectives

Negating an adjective by placing ‘not’ in front of it affects the way our brains interpret its meaning, mitigating but not entirely inverting our interpretation of its definition. In a…

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