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My job was to write about Coronavirus every day and then I got it Meredith Lepore

I would review our articles on the treadmill at my gym after work (sweating jauntily on the person on the next machine over) not even fathoming that soon the words quarantine, shelter in place, and social distancing would become a part of our vernacular. Read More

Advice

How Rebecca Minkoff is keeping her team motivated, even if it is from her bathroom Meredith Lepore

Ladders spoke with CEO Rebecca Minkoff about how she is navigating her business and leading her employees in this volatile time period. Read More

Advice

18 executives on what’s keeping them sane in this stressful time Lindsay Tigar

Executives from several industries have shared their sanity-saving must-haves. Get inspired by their artistic, athletic and therapeutic techniques. Read More

How To

Before you sign a non compete agreement, read this Lindsay Tigar

Here, experts and lawyers explain what you should consider before signing a non-compete agreement. Read More

Health

How we will rebuild again after the COVID-19 pandemic CW Headley

To move forward, a bi-partisan conversation needs to be initiated. In the wake of COVID-19, the future of this country could be one wherein ideas are allowed to be surveyed by their merit as opposed to the affiliation of their authors. Read More

Health

Nearly half of New Yorkers believe the economy should stay closed until June John Anderer

According to a new survey of New Yorkers, just under half want to take a cautious approach to re-opening the local economy. In all, 49% of surveyed NYC residents think non-essential businesses should stay closed until at least June 1st. Read More

Advice

This may be the key to increasing company loyalty, according to professors John Anderer

A new study conducted by the University of Würzburg finds that offering training opportunities to workers can actually increase employee loyalty to their employer … Read More

Health

This company founder says this is the simple key to being a leader during this insane time Meredith Lepore

one company leader who has never been shy about her own struggles with mental health is Jen Gotch, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of the 10-year-old lifestyle brand Ban.do and author of the new book, The Upside of Being Down: How Mental Health Struggles Led to My Greatest Successes in Work and Life. Read More

Job Search

Keep your distance: These jobs require the least interaction with others Brandon Medina

Are you looking for jobs that allow for keeping your distance? These jobs require the least interaction with others. Find out, here. 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.