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Why “no thanks” is an unacceptable response to development

We can’t forget that development doesn’t just affect the individual. It profoundly influences the quality of the products an organization can offer. Read More

Advice
Why awards are important for your business (and how to win company awards)

Celebrate your award win not just as a “marketing win”, but as a critical business success that can turn out to be crucial for your company. Read More

Personal Finance
12 survival strategies to beat holiday stress

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the demands of the holiday season. We tend to go overboard to please others and make very little time for ourselves. Read More

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Parkinson’s Law (on steroids): The single principle for immediately expanding your confidence and success

When you proactively give yourself less time to do something, you’re forced to focus on only those things that produce the desired result. Read More

The Future of Work
Feeling lost? Here’s what to do

It hit me: What I was seeking had been there all along. I was just too distracted by everything else around me to see clearly. Read More

Health
This is the part of your commute that puts you in contact with the most germs

A new survey from Expedia found that your car is a cesspool of germs, mostly because of your own doing. Read More

Interview Tips
3 ways to answer the “What is your greatest weakness?” question

The “what is your greatest weakness?” question might be inevitable during interviews, but messing it up doesn’t have to be. Read More

How To
The true working habits of employees during the holidays

“Employees are very likely to judge a company’s culture based on how leadership approaches this season, which gives managers and HR teams an opportunity to shine.” … Read More

Health
If you eat two of these a day, you can add years to your life

“It seems the old adage of an apple a day was nearly right,” the report’s senior author, Professor Julie Lovegrove, said of the findings. Read More

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The President of American Express Travel answers the ‘What is your work style?’ question

At a recent event for American Express Travel celebrating the top 2020 Trending Destinations featuring Amex ambassador Venus Williams, the veteran executive spoke with Ladders News about what makes her tick and specifically her work style. Read More

Health
Scientists say drink this amount of coffee per day to reduce risk of dementia

Go for that third cup of coffee if you want (or even a few more) as new research finds up to five cups of coffee per day could help prevent the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study published by The Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.