Whether youre looking for a new job or just want to move up the ladder in your current career, there are plenty of books on the market with advice to help you out. Here we list the 6 newest. From employee to entrepreneurMore and more professionals are making the step from paid employment to their o

Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices, but there can be a buffer to this harmful pattern. A good nights sleep may serve as a protective factor between stress at work and unhealthy eating in the evening, a new study shows. The survey involved two studies of a t

Casual dress codes can cause confusion for many professionals, new research shows. While 56 percent of employees surveyed said they prefer more casual clothes at work, four in 10 (41 percent) admitted they are sometimes unsure about whether their clothes are appropriate for the job. Nearly half (48

Only a quarter (24%) of Dutch entrepreneurs can divide the balance between work and private life equally. 16 percent say the balance is actually 80-20, followed by the ratio of 70-30 and 60-40 (both 14%). For many entrepreneurs, the balance is therefore far from desirable and they spend much more ti

Successful women have many important things in their bags; they are always on the go:they wake up early in the morning; they exercise regularly; and they try to fit all the important things in their lives into their busy schedule. Their bags have become one of the most important allies in helping th

Undesirable behavior at work, such as extra long breaks or even stealing, is a costly problem. Research has now shown that people who exhibit such behavior fall into such behavior more quickly after just one night of sleep. Undesirable behavior in the workplace often stems from selfish impulses that

Those who work at a desk all day often suffer from sagging buttocks because the muscles disappear due to the lack of movement, and fat cells can start to multiply, leading to a fat desk butt. However, by taking some measures, you can reduce the problem. 1. Take a breakThis may seem obvious, but if

While many people measure their levels of success in money, there is a much more accurate way to measure your performance. There are five ways you can tell that you are successful. If you can tick off at least four out of five, rest assured, you have achieved success in your life. 1. You are confi

In terms of behavior and brain activity, the feelings entrepreneurs have for their businesses are similar to those parents have for their children. A recent study shows that love is an important motivator for both parents and entrepreneurs. The study used functional MRI to study the brain activity o

In 2016, 970 thousand women were higher educated than their partners. That means that 24 percent of women in a relationship have the highest degree. Although this share has grown slightly in recent years, men are still more likely to be the most highly educated in a relationship. This is evident fro

If you want to be a successful employee, you have to be careful not to do certain things at work, if you dont want to annoy your colleagues or, in the rare case, lose your job. Below are 5 things you should not do in the workplace. 1. Gossiping Gossiping is something you should definitely avoid, no

If you need product photos because, for example, you have or are going to start a webshop, or a food blog, you naturally want them to be beautiful and of good quality. After all, a picture says more than 1000 words. The most successful shops and blogs are the ones that have unique, high-quality imag

Millennials massively choose fun at work over hard cash:seven in ten European young people would turn down a boring job that earns a ton a year for a fun, moderately paying job. This is apparent from international labor market research into the mindset of millennials in the field of work, conducted

Whatever work you do, we all have to overcome obstacles and setbacks at some point in our lives. These challenges may seem insurmountable, but what sets the successful, or at least the ones on their way to being successful, is their resilience and confidence. Some call it grit. However, it is most c

The majority of Dutch people are proud of their work and enjoy going to work every day. More than 86% of employees indicate that they are proud of the work they do. The statement I like my work is assessed on average with a score of 8.0. This is apparent from a recent study by Effectory among 300,00

Many people sabotage their careers without realizing it. Even if you think you have a good job and take it easy, there may be some mistakes that we usually ignore that are actually very important. See below the mistakes that prevent us from having a successful career. 1. Too much helpYou cant be th

Most of us pick up the phone immediately when it rings. Its a habit that most people cant resist. Still, if you want to get more work done, remember that the phone is meant to help you, not to interrupt you all the time. If you want to be more productive and have more control over your time, then th

Each of us is a composite of four work styles, although most peoples behavior and thinking are closely related to one or two. All styles bring actionable perspectives and a distinctive approach to idea generation, decision making and problem solving. Below are the four primary work styles that you w

A new study shows further evidence supporting the view that sitting too much is bad for our health and waistline. Research has shown that desk-bound workers have larger waistlines and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It supports the advice to sit less and be more active. For the study, 1

For women who have just started their careers or who belong to the millennials group, the opportunities that companies offer for career development are decisive. More than a third (35 percent) of the women surveyed have recently changed employers because the company offered too few career opportunit