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7 ways to make any company (even really big ones) feel like a startup Jennifer Fabiano

Startups have some of the best company cultures, which is why valued employees flock to them. Snag these tips on matching that company culture. Read More

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These are the issues hiring managers will dismiss a candidate for based on their stance Sheila McClear

Social media is a great place to rant about politics. Unfortunately, it’s often one of the first places hiring managers go to check you out as a candidate. Read More

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Over 60% of workers have thought about quitting their jobs because of this reason CW Headley

I don’t know that it’s actually possible to achieve enduring job satisfaction. Career malaise is easier to identify in the corporate world, but it permeates all industries, it just takes different forms. Paper pushers slump in their cubicles and start a stamp collection and dream of writing a letter of resignation, while rock stars develop … Read More

Health

If your boss does this, it could be taking years off your life Sheila McClear

Workers who don’t work in an open and trusting environment had greater chances of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Read More

Office Life

8 bosses on what leaves a bad taste in their mouth Lindsay Tigar

No matter where you are on the corporate ladder, there are certain truths about social interactions that are universal. Read More

How To

5 unconventional team-building activities that really work Isabel William

Try something besides Happy Hour. Here are five activities your employees will actually like and which can make them function better as a team. Read More

Office Life

Two and five female managers are subjected to sexism CW Headley

New research presented by the charity organization, Young Women’s Trust found that sexist ideas are seeing professional women remain perpetually held back in the workplace. Read More

Productivity

3 types of stories every leader should master Ladders Contributor

My hope is that they inspire readers to dig deeper into this topic and to identify and cultivate potential stories that can help you accomplish important objectives. Read More

How To

5 out-of-the-box tips from Barbara Corcoran on how to change your interviewer’s mind about you Sheila McClear

“I don’t believe you need to be older to be smart,” said Corcoran, who started her real estate business at age 23. Here are some more of her tips. Read More

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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.