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Career Strategy: 88% of professionals say “managing up” means career success Ladders Research

Newly released research from Ladders reveals that 79% of professionals surveyed stated that requesting and providing feedback is the most effective method of managing up — a skill that demands the best from your manager, for the sake of your company and your career. Despite these high numbers, only 74% confirmed feeling confident of their ability to manage up. Read More

How To

Tips from a former interrogator on how to lead a company during the COVID-19 outbreak Kyle Schnitzer

Michael Reddington, CFI, an expert forensic interviewer and the president of InQuasive, which offers businesses and leaders with the keys to communication, spoke to Ladders about how both business leaders and employees can communicate during the COVID-19 outbreak. Reddington said one of the best ways to evaluate yourself as a leader is to ask yourself, “If you’re OK, they’re OK.” … Read More

Health

If these epidemiologists are right, we are facing 18 more months of isolation CW Headley

The report, published by a team of epidemiologists at the Imperial College of London, was made available to the public yesterday morning. Assuming no major interventions effectively flatten or suppress the exponential growth curve, government officials are anticipating 18 more months of isolation measures and economic downturn. Read More

Job Search

The Coronavirus pandemic has 18% of Americans out of work already Kyle Schnitzer

Eighteen percent of adults have reportedly been laid off or lost work hours due to the coronavirus, a new poll found. Read More

Productivity

I’ve been working from home for nearly a decade — here are my top 9 productivity hacks to stay organized and avoid distractions Ladders Contributor

If you’re now working from home, these are the top 9 productivity hacks to stay organized and avoid distractions throughout the day. Read More

Health

Sports come to a halt amid Coronavirus pandemic Kyle Schnitzer

After the NBA suspended its season “until further notice” in wake of a player testing positive for the coronavirus, leagues around the world could take similar steps that could halt games until further notices. Read More

Job Search

The 21 deadliest jobs in America for baby boomers Madison Hoff

What are the 21 deadliest jobs in America for baby boomers? Find out, in this list of 21 different occupations, that don’t bode well for the generation. Read More

How To

What motivates you: A deep-dive of what truly makes our wheels spin Robert Carnevale

Motivation can be fickle and, at its worst, downright dangerous, so figuring out what gets your wheels spinning and how you can control that phenomenon to better suit your needs is a big part of what leads to success. Read More

Advice

The 3 things that keep people happy into old age, according to science CW Headley

“These findings enhance our understanding of subjective-well-being patterns and what matters for subjective well-being across the life span.” … Read More

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