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Simon & Schuster’s new publisher Dana Canedy is proof that major career transitions can work Kyle Schnitzer

Before taking her post, Canedy spoke to Ladders about career transitions, diversity in the workplace, working from home during a pandemic, and her vision for Simon & Schuster. Read More

Research reveals that years of discrimination are linked to high blood pressure for Black Americans CW Headley

The subtle ways 13% of the American public are reminded that the reason we were brought here is very different than the reason we were allowed to stay. Read More

Experts explain the reason your boss is desperate for you to take vacation right now Kyle Schnitzer

The Wall Street Journal reported companies are urging workers to use their paid time off now to help keep workload steady as remote working options continue due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Read More

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For these people, money actually does equal happiness CW Headley

Economic trends often dictate the personality of a nation. A deepening wedge between classes makes upward mobility more remote for lower-class citizens. Read More

Cambridge scientists just made an amazing discovery about desk jobs and your health John Anderer

According to the research, people who work in job environments that don’t require lots of physical activity (such as any desk-based or office position) are at a lower risk of developing mental decline/poor cognition later on in life than individuals working in more physically demanding fields. Read More

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The shocking number of people delaying retirement due to COVID-19 Kyle Schnitzer

As the COVID-19 crisis slashed millions of jobs across the country, more than a quarter of respondents said they have discussed future emergency plans due to the virus. Read More

These are the hurdles 3 successful Black accountants have faced in their careers Steve Adcock

In the field of accounting, out of 650,000 CPAs in the U.S., an estimated 5,000 are black, according to the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Read More

New research explains exactly how much damage COVID-19 did to employment CW Headley

The new analysis illustrates the ultimate failure of the $500 billion Paycheck Protection Program. Read More

These are the 6 industries that showed the most job growth during the pandemic CW Headley

Below are the six industries experiencing the most growth during the pandemic, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read More

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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.