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6 new office gadgets to increase your productivity John Brandon

A slow and half-broken laser printer or a laptop that barely runs will impede your workday. You’ll struggle to perform basic tasks as everyone else in the office hums along at lightning speed. Read More

Productivity

How super successful people deal with the afternoon slump Ladders Contributor

So how do we get over this disastrous afternoon slump? We look to successful people around us who have figured out how to overcome this dreaded time period. Read More

How To

The 8 best and worst email closings Robert Carnevale

Here are the email closings you should use (and the ones to avoid) because an email closing can make or break your entire message. Read More

Health

The age when most people experience a romantic, financial or career crisis CW Headley

New data from Senior List.com explores the under-reported prevalence of the career-triggered life crisis. Read More

Health

Study finds if this is part of your regular diet, you could be at major risk for heart problems Kyle Schnitzer

Researchers at Penn State University said reducing protein-rich foods like meats, dairy, nuts, and soy may lessen the risk for cardiovascular disease. Read More

Advice

Olympus CEO Nacho Abia on why he doesn’t spend time thinking about his role Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Olympus CEO Nacho Abia to find out what trends the major company is paying attention to and how he would describe his management style. Read More

Office Life

A look at medical and imaging technology company Olympus (plus advice for getting hired)Jennifer Fabiano

Find out more about Olympus, the international medical and imaging technology company, including advice for getting hired from CEO Nacho Abia. Read More

Office Life

Why you should never talk about your diet at work Rachel Weingarten

We live in a culture where complimenting someone’s weight loss is no longer recommended depending on the circumstances. Read More

Advice

12 things first-time leaders need to succeed Angela Kambouris

The skills that enabled an individual to perform at a high level are rarely the same ones that will support them as an influential leader. Read More

Management

Huge success in business is largely based on luck – new research Chengwei Liu

The business world needs to balance the accounts of exceptional performance and take a far more judgemental look at the effects of luck. Read More

How To

How to use the “Choose Again Method” to reframe your thinking Kaitlyn McInnis

It’s totally normal to let your nerves and worries get the best of you—but it shouldn’t be something that gets in the way of your work. Read More

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How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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