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Workplace Realities Report: The Hidden Pressures Shaping the Workday
Sometimes a job isn’t just a paycheck. Workers also have to manage how they’re perceived, stay “on” socially to keep up appearances, and avoid anything that might make them look unpolished, difficult, or replaceable. To capture what employees are experiencing behind the scenes, we surveyed 1,000 full-time U.S. workers about the realities shaping their day-to-day...…
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2025 Modern Paycheck Report: How American Workers Feel About Their Pay
How much does the average American paycheck really stretch in 2025? Resume Genius surveyed 1,000 full-time employees to understand how their earnings translate into everyday living costs, savings habits, and additional income streams. Our 2025 Modern Paycheck Report reveals how professionals across the U.S. spend and supplement their income, and what they believe it truly...…
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Guide to The 4-Day Workweek California Bill
The once radical concept of a four-day workweek is gaining momentum and propelling businesses in the US and worldwide to investigate how they can make this concept a reality for their employees. In early 2022, California proposed a bill called AB 2932 that was poised to set a permanent four-day workweek schedule for private sector...…
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2026 Career Identity Report: The Age of Strategic Staying
Today’s workers are not quitting, even though many are quietly planning their next career move. Our 2026 Career Identity Report shows a workforce navigating tradeoffs. As economic uncertainty rises, workers prioritize stability, benefits, and predictable income — while simultaneously harboring quieter ambitions for work that offers greater flexibility, autonomy, and control over their time. This...…
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100+ Good Words and Adjectives to Describe Yourself
Whether you're a recent graduate or an expert in your field, the words you use to describe yourself on your resume matter.
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The Ultimate Guide to Contacting Recruiters on LinkedIn (With Good & Bad Examples)
Contacting recruiters on LinkedIn can be intimidating. We'll show you what to do, what not to do, and how to write a message that gets responses.
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How to Send a Goodbye Email to Your Coworkers
You’ve written your resignation letter, packed up your belongings, and tied up all loose ends. However, before you leave, there’s one last thing to do: say goodbye to your colleagues. We’ll show you how.
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10 Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs in 2026
High pay doesn’t have to come with nonstop pressure. If you’re looking for a career that offers strong earnings without the daily chaos, our 2026 Low-Stress, High-Paying Jobs Report scores jobs based on common work-stress factors, then pairs those results with the latest wage and employment outlook data. If you’re looking for a low-stress role,...…
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How To Write a Good LinkedIn Summary: Examples and Tips
The best LinkedIn summaries are different from career objectives. Use this key element of your profile to bolster your job hunt, and check out our LinkedIn summary examples.
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