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Seven ways to embrace change at work and at home Jane Burnett

Unexpected life changes can make it difficult to appreciate everything you’re lucky to have at the moment, but there are ways to embrace the changes so you can continue to pursue your life and career without being derailed by them. Read More

Can you be fired for missing work during Hurricane Irma? Unfortunately, yes.Monica Torres

Most employers will be reasonable about allowing employees to miss work during a natural disaster, such as Hurricane Irma. But if your employer isn’t being reasonable, you could be fired for not showing up to work. Read More

Think before making that next introduction Rachel Weingarten

Making introductions between people is a skill as well as an art. Know the rules and you’ll make more successful connections. Read More

The stoic knows: 4 rituals that will make you well-liked Eric Barker

Do you want to have better relationships? Well, you should definitely take some advice from… the Stoics. I know, it sounds weird. Most people think of the Stoics as being emotionless — not exactly good examples for how to handle relationships. But that’s a myth. The ancient Stoics were big on virtue, self-control and reducing negative emotions. And those … Read More

The 5 things no one really tells you about success Ladders Contributor

Pay attention. Read More

Can you be fired for your political beliefs? Lessons from Google's diversity manifesto controversy Monica Torres

Google fired an employee after his anti-diversity manifesto circulated widely. Here’s what labor law experts have to say about what’s protected at work. Read More

Watch out for this disturbing new trend in job interviews Jane Burnett

It’s the hot new thing in job interviews: Testing whether candidates are willing to sacrifice everything — their home lives, their families — for the company. Read More

5 secret signals that show your interview went well Monica Torres

You can guess how well you did. Read More

3 brilliant ways to be your 'vacation self' in the office Monica Torres

You are your best self away from the office. Here’s how to be that way in the office too. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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