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How to ask for a letter of recommendation in these 3 major situations Robert Carnevale

It’s a tricky subject with no perfect answers, but there are some general rules to follow when reaching out to someone in the hopes they’ll write you a glowing letter of support. Read More

Health

New study reveals the secret to surviving clashing opinions this Thanksgiving CW Headley

“This study serves to advance the empirical research on predictors of relationship quality by considering the role of trait mindfulness in combination with measures of stress and positive relationship behaviors among a diverse sample of men and women in couple relationships.” … Read More

Advice

Kronos CEO Aron Ain on attracting top talent and creating a desired work culture Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with Kronos Incorporated CEO Aron Ain on what inspired his loyalty at the company and his practices for attracting top talent. Read More

Personal Finance

10 amazing Cyber Monday deals for professionals Lindsay Tigar

From go-to places for backpacks and briefcases to accessories, tech and beyond, here’s where to target your search this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Just try not to spend an entire paycheck, okay? … Read More

Office Life

A look at senior living organization Enlivant (plus advice for getting hired)Jennifer Fabiano

A look at Enlivant, the national senior living organization that overhauled its company culture in 2013, including interview advice from CEO Jack Callison. Read More

Uncategorized

Psychologist on why it’s actually good if our jobs feel meaningless CW Headley

“We need to inhale meaninglessness. We need to eat it whole – as it is (or even more precisely, as the whole of us experiences it to be), not as what it says it is,” Hayes says of the purpose of his book. Read More

Health

This study determines if coffee really does help with sleep deprivation Kyle Schnitzer

“Our findings debunk a common theory that suggests that attention is the only cognitive function affected by sleep deprivation,” said Michelle Stepan, a Michigan State University doctoral candidate. Read More

Latest News

These are the worst routes to fly this Thanksgiving Meredith Lepore

Which flying routes and airports, in particular, will be the worst? AirHelp took a look at travel data from 2018 to help inform travelers about what to expect this year, and here’s what they found: … Read More

Advice

Enlivant CEO Jack Callison on leading a cultural overhaul in a mission-driven organization Jennifer Fabiano

Enlivant CEO Jack Callison discusses performing a company culture overhaul and leading growth in a mission-driven organization. Read More

How To

The year is almost over: 7 easy things you can do to change your life in 2 months Nicolas Cole

Whether your goal is to finish a project, change your friend group, make more time for passion projects, or improve upon a bad habit, here are seven easy things you can do to change your life in the next two months. Read More

Productivity

Why you should take time away from your to-do list Sarah Lynch

There’s no doubt that a to-do list can be an extremely valuable tool, but taking time away from it can positively influence your life and state of mind. Read More

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