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A strategic approach to using personalized marketing messages Ladders Contributor

Creating a tailored, customized marketing program requires several layers. Read More

Don’t freak out about an emergency fund – just start Amrita Jayakumar via Nerdwallet

Financial experts often use the terms “irregular expenses” and “unplanned expenses.” An unplanned expense is something you don’t foresee, such as an illness or car repair. Irregular expenses are predictable costs that come up during the year — think of car registration fees or holiday season spending. Read More

6 tips for getting in shape when you’re depressed Jamie Wiebe

Getting to the gym while depressed? That’s asking a lot. But the experts aren’t wrong: a regular exercise routine does help with depression. Read More

Daylight-saving time is literally killing us Ladders Contributor

The reason that springing the clocks forward can kill us comes down to interrupted sleep schedules. Read More

The languages of appreciation: A tool for growing soft skills Paul White

People, both colleagues, direct reports and managers, want to be valued for the contributions they make. Read More

5 ways to protect your body during winter weather workouts Ladders Contributor

Cold, wintry weather is the perfect excuse to take a break from the frosty temps outside and try that aerobics or spin class you’ve been avoiding. Read More

9 ways thinking like a philosopher will make you wiser Gustavo Razzetti

Certainty is the enemy of wisdom. The ‘right answer’ is a stop, not the final destination. Seeking wisdom is a never-ending journey. Read More

High performance habits of enormously successful people Thomas Oppong

A time-based structure and schedule for your work days can change everything. If you choose to prioritize how you work, your efficiency will significantly improve. There are one million things could choose to do every day. Read More

5 books by women, about women, for everyone Ladders Contributor

Here are five novels by women – and about women – from across the 20th century that grapple, in very different ways, with women and independence. Read More

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The 12 best people to pick as job references

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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.