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Having A Drink Or Two At Work Could Boost Your Productivity
Knocking back a beer at work might make you think more strategically, according to a recent University of Illinois study that tested the effects of alcohol on problem-solving. "Being mildly drunk...
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The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide To Pinterest
Pinterest is undoubtedly the most buzzed about social network in recent memory. Over 17 million people visit the site monthly and it generates more referral traffic than Twitter. Below is our...
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12 Of The Coolest Business Cards We Found On Pinterest
First impressions play a big role in business, whether it's in a corporate setting or a job search. And one of the most popular ways to make a lasting impression is to come up with a really cool...
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Your Brain Stops You Losing Focus In Meetings By 'Rewriting' What Boring...
The human brain prevents us from drifting off when listening to boring people by “rewriting” monotonous speech to make it sound more interesting, scientists have found. Research has shown that people...
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A Beautiful Visualization Of How The Labor Market Changed After The Great...
This is a great chart from Dave Altig. Click to enlarge. Basically, what's going on is, any dot above the diagonal line represents an industry where job growth is faster now than it was pre-recession....
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This Man Turned Small Business Headaches Into An Opportunity
This post originally appeared on American Express OpenForum. Nearly a decade ago, Eric Remer had a big idea for a new business. He noticed that small businesses were suffering because they simply...
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Expert Reveals 5 Ways Small Businesses Can Maintain Their Online Presence
This post originally appeared on American Express OpenForum. The Internet has revolutionized the role small businesses have in the larger economy. Despite smaller spaces, they can now compete with...
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14 Companies That Reversed Their Horrible Attempts At Rebranding
Rebranding is a tricky business for any company, and yet in many cases change is inevitable if brands want to grow. If well done, it can lead to unprecedented success. Take, for example, Old Spice or...
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Here's Why Small Businesses Still Don't Need To Be On Google+
This post originally appeared on American Express OpenForum. Social media is an ideal way for a small business with a tiny advertising budget to get its name out there and interact with its customers....
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Execs Aren't Encouraging Innovation As Much As They Think
Execs might think that they're doing a good job of encouraging innovation, but their employees beg to differ, says a new report by Development Dimensions International. The study says that around...
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The Incredible Intuition Of Professional Chicken Sexers
In the book Incognito by David Eagelman, the author discusses the strange nature of chicken sexing. This is the valuable process of separating female and male chicks as soon as possible, because each...
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22 Executives Reveal The Biggest Mistakes They Ever Made
If you take risks — which all successful executives do — you're bound to make mistakes. In fact, the most successful people also fail the most. But it takes a humble person to admit that they've...
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Here's Why Employers Can Get Away With Firing Pregnant Women
Employers know that having a pregnant woman in the office comes with some complications: hours may cut back, job duties may change and she'll have to eventually take some time off — work is no longer...
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Here's Why Augusta National Doesn't Give A Damn If You Think It's Sexist
Every year during the build-up to the Masters, the Augusta National Golf Club comes under fire for being sexist because of its policy barring women from becoming members. Yes, Augusta National is...
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This Ingenious High Chair Is Banned In The US
This is the BabyBjörn High Chair, and it's illegal in the U.S. in its original form. Created by the folks at Ergonomidesign, this high chair doesn't require a traditional harness to secure a child in...
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6 Corporate Mascots That Desperately Needed A Makeover
It’s practically a given that any model or actor serving as product spokesperson is going to get a good airbrushing before the public ever sets eyes on their ad. But, as a corporate icon, you don’t...
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Meet These 6 Tenacious Interns Who Ended Up Running Their Company
Many of us started out at jobs way down at the bottom of the food chain. Getting coffee and stuffing envelopes isn’t exactly a dream job for most people, but if you’re doing it now, take heart in the...
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48 Psychological Facts You Should Know About Yourself
The key to figuring out what isn't working in your life is understanding some basic psychological facts about yourself — like why we can't resist paying attention to sex and danger, or that people see...
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How Peeps Went From Easter Candy To Cult Classic
You can eat them, melt them, play with them, sculpt them, age them, decorate them and name them. They are the subject of urban legends, Pinterest posts and craft contests and have been featured on...
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Barbie Just Announced That She's Running For President
What better way is there to put excitement back into a drawn-out primary slog than a sexy new candidate? That's right, there's a new candidate ready to hit the campaign trail this summer, and she's a...
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