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Why Companies Are So Interested in Your Myers-Briggs Type

If you’ve looked for a job recently, you’ve probably encountered the personality test. You may also have wondered if it was backed by scientific research.
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The Dubious Art of the Dad Joke

Is it really only dads who can tell dad jokes? And is this corny humor universal? Our linguist takes a deep dive.
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The Many Metaphors of Brexit

How do metaphors shape political perceptions? And what do they mean for the future of Europe?
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14 Ways to Make Meetings Less Awful

Can anything be done to make meetings more useful and less dull?
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The Secret to Managing Millennials

Wondering how to manage a workplace full of Millennials? Turns out it's not so different from managing any age workers.
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How Your Commute Affects Your Well-Being

Studies show that commuters with long journeys to and from work are systematically worse off and report lower subjective well-being.