Business

Are You a Toxic Coworker?
18:41 2018-02-14

The toxic coworker: the one we all try to avoid, the one who wreaks havoc on the team and makes the work environment stressful and uncomfortable. No one enjoys working with this person. But — and here’s a not-so-crazy question — what if that person were actually you? And this leads to the next question: …

Teens are abandoning Facebook in droves
02:13 2018-02-14

Teens are fleeing Facebook faster than previously anticipated, according to a study released Monday. The analysis from research firm eMarketer shows that in 2018, fewer than half of Americans ages 12 to 17 will use the social network at least once a month. Instead, younger users are flocking toward Snapchat. While Facebook stands to lose …

14 Little Ways to Instantly Turn a Bad Mood Around
22:14 2018-02-13

Many herbs bear subtly beautiful flowers that lend a loose, unstudied air to arrangements. With flavourful leaves and gorgeous flowers, these plants provide a feast for the eyes. Fake yourself out Literally turn that frown upside down: The act of smiling, even if you’re totally faking, can make you feel happier, psychologist Edward J. Cumella, …

How to Recover From Being ‘Professionally Ghosted’
17:37 2018-02-12

You’ve been talking for weeks. Things were going great. They sounded interested, and you could sense the mutual excitement. Then the unexpected occurs. Silence. You send a follow-up. No reply. Then another. You hear crickets chirp in your inbox as you breathe a sigh of frustration. This is what it feels like to be professionally …

Uber Is Paying About $245 Million to Settle a Major Lawsuit With Google
06:04 2018-02-12

Uber is settling a lawsuit filed by Google’s autonomous car unit alleging that the ride-hailing service ripped off self-driving car technology. Both sides in the case issued statements confirming the settlement Friday morning in the midst of a federal court trial in the case. Google’s Waymo unit says Uber agreed to take steps to make …