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4 things you can learn from people who succeed later in life Thomas Oppong

There is no universal definition of success — it’s yours to decide. Novelist Robert Louis Stephenson once said that “to be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life.” So why does the world keep telling us what it is? And why do so many … Read More

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How leaders can discuss race in the workplace John Rampton

As a leader in the workplace, it’s important to facilitate conversations — even those on race. Discuss in, in the right way, with these tips. Read More

Health

This is the exact amount of exercise you need to get to stay sane during the pandemic Jennifer Fabiano

A new study that took place during the height of the pandemic in China found that people need more physical exercise than usual to help their mental health. Read More

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New study reveals how long COVID-19 antibodies will actually make you immune CW Headley

A new paper submitted to the pre-print server medRxiv claims to have a better idea about the duration of our body’s targeted immune response to the novel coronavirus. Read More

Productivity

How companies should support working parents while working remotely Jennifer Fabiano

Acuity CEO tells Ladders how companies can support employees with children while working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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I used a ‘sleep story’ app for a week and this is how it changed my sleep quality Kaitlyn McInnis

Here’s what went down when I listened to calming sleep stories on the Calm app in place of Forensic Files for a week. I was not at all prepared. Read More

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Every job description lists attention to detail as a required skill: Here’s how to nail it Sharon Brandwein

Employees who have exceptional attention to detail, frequently require less supervision, and they don’t tend to make costly mistakes. Read More

Health

This frowned upon activity can actually channel greater creativity at work John Anderer

Surprisingly, a new study from Washington University in St. Louis is challenging the notion that daydreaming at work isn’t always a bad idea. Read More

Health

If this happened to you during childhood, you enjoy working for a toxic boss John Anderer

Why in the world would anyone enjoy working for a boss who treats his or her employees like pawns on a chessboard? A new study from San Francisco State University set out to explore this conundrum and came to an unexpected conclusion. Read More

Job Search

Steve Jobs predicted the power of a remote workforce 30 years before COVID-19 CW Headley

In a recently uncovered sit down with journalist Jon Erlichman that took place in 1990, Jobs championed the potential of a digital labor market. In his estimation, an organization that can function in a virtual setting is more flexible in the face of black swan hiccups. Read More

Productivity

Parents of highly intelligent kids do these 5 things Anouare Abdou

What do parents of highly intelligent kids do differently? We’ve compiled the 5 things they do, that you might consider, in your own life. Read More

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