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  • Google Is Ruining Your Memory

    by Laurie Tarkan - July 15, 2011 6:10am PDT

    A new study offers evidence that relying on the internet (and your smartphone) is dangerous to your memory.

  • 3 Ways to Self-Promote Without Feeling Smarmy

    by Jessica Stillman - July 15, 2011 5:28am PDT

    The ickiness factor of self-promotion can put career starters off selling themselves, but there are ways to self-promote without feeling like a jerk. Here are three.

  • TSA to End Long Security Lines--For a Few

    by Peter Greenberg - July 15, 2011 4:44am PDT

    TSA announced a pilot program to fast track frequent travelers through security, but there are lots of caveats.

  • Summer's #1 Office Wardrobe Mistake

    by Kimberly Weisul - July 15, 2011 4:06am PDT

    If you think miniskirts and strapless tops should stay out of the office, you've got plenty of company. But they're still viewed more favorably than this wardrobe item.

  • How to Land Your Employees In Therapy

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 15, 2011 3:15am PDT

    You want to be loved by your staff, so you're nice. But being too nice may end up being just as harmful as being too mean. Here's why.

  • Why Airports Have Had 25,000 Security Breaches Since 2001

    by Peter Greenberg - July 14, 2011 10:48am PDT

    A government report shows the extent of the security lapses since 2001. Even more disturbing, a TSA screening program that might have prevented them was never fully implemented.

  • Some Cellphones Are More Hazardous to Your Health

    by Laurie Tarkan - July 14, 2011 6:15am PDT

    Studies show that certain cellphone systems expose you to much higher radiation. Are you taking the precautions?

  • How to Leave the Office at 5PM (Really)

    by Laura Vanderkam - July 14, 2011 5:42am PDT

    Even if you've got a heavy workload, you can still have a meaningful personal life. Here's how.

  • Good News for Grads: Salaries Are Up

    by Jessica Stillman - July 14, 2011 4:36am PDT

    A quarterly review of starting salaries for grads reveals some shockingly good news -- salaries are up. But how much depends on your major.

  • #1 Question Every Leader Needs to Ask

    by Kimberly Weisul - July 14, 2011 4:28am PDT

    Forget about analyzing personality traits or corporate decisions. A Harvard Business School prof says you just need to answer one question to find out what kind of leader you are.

  • Working Parents Have Plenty of Free Time

    by Laura Vanderkam - July 13, 2011 6:01am PDT

    New data debunks the idea that parents have lots less leisure time than non-parents. So where is all that free time going?

  • 7 Decently-Paying Careers with Lots of Opportunities

    by Kimberly Weisul - July 13, 2011 4:35am PDT

    CareerBuilder uncovers the fields with the most openings per job seeker.

  • Stop Being a Lazy Job Seeker

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 13, 2011 3:15am PDT

    Finding a job is not something you can just do casually. If you're unemployed, you can't afford to be a lazy job seeker. Here's why.

  • Beating Job Burnout

    by Laurie Tarkan - July 12, 2011 6:00am PDT

    You're bored, depressed or just plain fed up with your work, but quitting isn't an option. Here's what to do to make the situation better.

  • That Third Kid Will Derail Your Career

    by Kimberly Weisul - July 12, 2011 5:35am PDT

    A new study documents what many suspected: the third child torpedoes many women's careers, permanently.

  • Can You Become a Morning Person?

    by Laura Vanderkam - July 12, 2011 5:23am PDT

    Mornings are great for getting things done, unless you hate mornings. Here are three ways to get on better terms with the early hours.

  • Airports on "High Alert," Yet a Stun Gun Found on Plane

    by Peter Greenberg - July 12, 2011 5:08am PDT

    Even while security experts report new terrorist plans for possible "belly bombs," security at the airports hasn't improved much.

  • Do You Have "Superstar" Potential?

    by Penelope Trunk - July 12, 2011 4:41am PDT

    Many people are terrible at assessing their own potential. Here are the six signs you're destined for greatness.

  • Not Your Parents' Internet: Are We Taming the Web?

    by Jessica Stillman - July 12, 2011 4:02am PDT

    At a gathering of futurists a Googler paints a picture of the future of the Internet that's safer and more business friendly, but also more boring.

  • Why America Needs More Bad Jobs

    by Suzanne Lucas - July 12, 2011 3:15am PDT

    Everyone agrees--America needs more good jobs. But what if good jobs aren't enough? What if we really need more bad jobs?

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