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Some people actually say they 'call off sick' instead of 'call in sick' and we're shook Meredith Lepore

You’re sick and will be staying home for the day. It’s time to notify your boss. Do you “call in,” “call out,” or even “call off” sick? It turns out there are a few different ways to say the same thing, depending on where you live, and people have some pretty strong opinions about it. Read More

How to handle those open-ended interview questions Lindsay Tigar

How to prep for, and expertly handle, long-winded, open-ended interview questions in a way that lets your true value shine through. Read More

Office Life

What to do when layoffs hit your office, but not you Jane Burnett

When layoffs hit your company and you survive, it’s perfectly normal to feel sad and overwhelmed. Many often are hit with survivor’s guilt. Here’s how to carry on. Read More

How To

5 ways to get to know someone without using cookie-cutter networking questions Jane Burnett

When it comes to networking events, there’s a whole world of topics that you could potentially ask someone about. So why not ask about something appropriate that will let you in on who they really are? Here are a few lighthearted icebreaker questions that you can use when you want to get to know someone. Read More

Office Life

How to embrace your power at work Jane Burnett

Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord spoke with Ladders News on the heels of the release of her new book, POWERFUL: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. In the second of two parts, McCord discusses what employees can do to better themselves, and her time after Netflix. Read More

Office Life

Former Netflix CTO Patty McCord knows how to fix your company Jane Burnett

Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord spoke with Ladders News on the heels of the release of her new book, POWERFUL: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility. In the first of two parts, McCord discusses corporations and what they can do to evolve. Read More

Productivity

How to balance your personal and professional life Praveen Tipirneni

Think about your future self and then do what you can right now to ensure you have the personal life to work-life balance you want later on. Read More

Interview Tips

4 things to do when interviewing for a job that feels out of your league Jane Burnett

It’s been reported that compared to men, women don’t always go out on a limb by applying for positions even though they don’t meet all the requirements as frequently, but you don’t have to let that stop you. Here’s how to handle an interview for a position that feels out of your league. Read More

Office Life

Sarcasm vs. humor in the workplace Rachel Weingarten

A rabbi, a priest, an imam, and a porn star walk into a bar … if you think a joke with that intro counts as appropriate workplace humor, you probably haven’t been paying enough attention. So, what does count as the right kind of humor and is sarcasm every an appealing option? … Read More

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