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How to get the best severance package

So…it happened. You’ve gotten the bad news that you’re fired, or laid off. It may feel like the world is ending—or you may just feel shock. Whatever you’re feeling, the fact remains the same: you’re leaving your job, and not by your…

Why you should share your opinions out loud—not over email

Who among us hasn’t been in this situation: You receive an email or text from someone you know and wonder, “What did they mean by that?” “Are they mad at me—or maybe they were just in a rush??” The truth is, although email has made…

Unlock your mind’s hidden potential with this trick

Who among us doesn’t want to reach our full potential? Most of us have been told by someone at least once during our lives—possibly a parent or other family member, or maybe a friend or someone else in a position of trust, like a teacher—that…

What’s in store for the workplace in 2018 

As one year ends and another begins, it's a good time to start thinking about what may be lying ahead for you work-wise in 2018. It’s obvious that the world is changing pretty rapidly, with advances in technology and consumer demands having…

Software and apps admin assistants should master

Administrative assistants have a lot of tasks to handle on any given day, and strong tech skills are a must. From day-to-day essentials like Microsoft Office to helpers like productivity and organization apps, you’ll need to be up on the current…

Why making a lot of money won’t necessarily make you happy

A number that has been thrown around in recent years as the ideal salary to aim for is $75,000. Economist Angus Deaton and psychologist Daniel Kahneman performed a study in 2010 where they determined that it doesn't matter now much more than…

7 money habits to master in your 20s

It’s never too early to start making smarter financial decisions. With any luck, you’ve already begun a good fiscal regime for yourself in your twenties and are now cultivating the good habits you’ll need to be solvent as you progress…

Admin Assistants: Develop your phone skills for the office

You may think having an excellent phone manner is an outdated relic—after all, won't everyone just email if they want something? Not necessarily—if you're in an admin or customer service field, talking on the phone might still be a part…

6 traits of great managers

Want to be boss at being a boss? It's not as simple as just being a good listener and making sure everyone shows up on time. Truly great managers attract the best workers. If you're good at being in charge, you hold onto star employees and…

8 of the best apps for college students

College can be very stressful—especially if you're on your own for the first time. There’s suddenly so much you have to figure out that you never had to worry about before. But you can make things much easier on yourself with the help of…