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5 powerful ways to reset your mindset when you’re stuck 04.06.2026 5:46

Finding a different perspective can help you when you’re stuck on a problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hiring market has an honesty problem 03.06.2026 7:56

From fake job listings to AI-generated interview performance, employers and candidates are operating in a labor market where traditional hiring signals no longer feel reliable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to hack your calendar for more vacation by ‘PTO-maxxing’ 02.06.2026 4:15

A new analysis maps out the smartest ways workers can use federal holidays to maximize their limited paid time off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to repair a relationship with a colleague that’s gone sour 01.06.2026 6:42

You don’t need to be best friends with everyone, but it’s important to be on reasonable terms with your coworkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 passive income business ideas that require less than $1,500 to start 29.05.2026 6:10

No matter your skill set, there are several types of businesses that let you earn passive income without a major financial commitment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How ‘Shift Work Sleep Disorder’ is hurting workers—and costing employers 28.05.2026 7:09

Shift Work Sleep Disorder (SWSD) affects up to 40% of U.S. shift workers, Luckily, it’s treatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The secret to getting assigned high-value projects 27.05.2026 5:46

Career advancement isn’t just about talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 ways high-performing teams make better decisions 22.05.2026 7:28

Groups of talented people routinely get stuck or make choices that accomplish nothing. Here’s how to avoid those traps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to fight the money stress ruins sleep and tanks productivity 21.05.2026 6:07

It’s a self-fulfilling prophecy: Worry about money, get less sleep, possibly make less money. Here are apps and advice that can help turn things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Almost half of Gen Z says AI is making them dumber 20.05.2026 8:56

AI is making employees dramatically more productive, but many workers say the technology is also making them lose confidence in their skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burnt out? Try redefining success 19.05.2026 7:08

These small mindset shifts can help reduce exhaustion and improve wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why being good at your job isn’t enough to get promoted anymore 18.05.2026 6:37

You need to figure out how to think in a strategic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CEOs say this is the ‘most in-demand’ job in tech 15.05.2026 6:10

Google is planning to fill hundreds of these positions, while Anthropic and OpenAI are also expanding their use of the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to say no without burning bridges 14.05.2026 7:24

Two negotiation professors explain how to turn people down with kindness, and zero room for pushback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to stay calm on a hectic day 13.05.2026 5:22

A packed schedule can sharpen your focus, but too much pressure sends performance crashing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First job? Lean into emotional intelligence to thrive 12.05.2026 6:34

Technical skills may have gotten you hired, but emotional intelligence will be the difference between surviving and thriving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Over half of working moms have missed work due to lack of sleep 11.05.2026 5:35

But it’s stress not the kids that’s keeping them up at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to build trust at a new job 08.05.2026 6:24

Four strategies from a cognitive scientist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The death of the daily commute (and why some parents kinda miss it) 07.05.2026 4:30

No one likes traffic jams or crowded subways. But a transition between work and home has its uses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why you should stop asking what jobs are coming next 06.05.2026 6:43

The real future-proof skills are human ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hate your job, but can’t quit? Try this 05.05.2026 7:21

More than half of workers are job hunting despite doubts about the market. Instead of jumping ship, there’s another path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Employers are blindsiding candidates with AI interviews—and scaring them off 04.05.2026 5:47

A new report from hiring platform Greenhouse found that 63% of job seekers have been interviewed by AI during the hiring process—and they’re not happy about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to figure out if AI is making you more productive 01.05.2026 6:32

AI makes you feel like you’re more productive, but how can you actually figure out if it’s worth using? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Somehow, new college grads are optimistic amid a brutal job market 30.04.2026 5:38

A survey finds that recent graduates are working harder, applying more, and settling for less—all while colleges leave them unprepared for how AI has transformed the job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How to master the ‘just a chat’ job interview 29.04.2026 7:23

Informal conversations often shape hiring decisions long before formal interviews begin. Here’s how to prepare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices