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10 do’s and dont’s of networking Ladders Contributor

While it can be intimidating to roll up on someone and start a conversation, it’s often necessary. Here are some do’s and dont’s of networking. Read More

How To

This 20-something is on her way to becoming a FIRE Millennial Hilarey Wojtowicz

“It’s all about freedom and flexibility. Having all of this money saved up, I’m able to take risks and chances that other millennials aren’t.” … Read More

Job Search

These are the 15 cities with the most $100K+ jobs in February 2019 Meredith Lepore

Certain cities may have more lucrative opportunities than others which is why Ladders put together a list of the 15 cities hiring the most $100K+ jobs in February using data from its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Read More

Productivity

I studied buttons for 7 years and learned these 5 lessons about how and why people push them Ladders Contributor

As I researched my recent book, “Power Button: A History of Pleasure, Panic, and the Politics of Pushing,” five main themes stood out. Read More

Job Search

These ‘jobs of the future’ are already popular now Alexandra Villarreal

Cognizant created the Jobs of the Future Index to track 45 real jobs and five proxy jobs that are growing or slated to grow in industries that are evolving. Read More

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Employees in these 13 fields have the most extra-marital affairs Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

The spectre of on-the-clock cheating (or cheating after-hours with a co-worker or client) exists prevalently in pop culture (“Mad Men”, “Scandal”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Fatal Attraction.” The list goes on and on and on). And while cheaters can certainly pop up in a wide range of professions, data shows that 13 fields have a higher percentage … Read More

Advice

5 tell-tale signs you’re suffering from work martyrdom and how to regain your life Ladders Contributor

If you’re caught up in work martyrdom, you likely feel disconnected from the larger scope of what “everyone” means. Read More

Productivity

Why you should actually hold more grudges in life and your career Meredith Lepore

According to the new book “How to Hold a Grudge” by Sophie Hannah, grudges actually have transformative powers in all aspects of your life. Read More

How To

Business casual: 5 ways to make dressing more affordable Ladders Contributor

There is still a lot of confusion about what the term “business casual” means. Workers struggle to find apparel that fits this without breaking the bank. Read More

Must Reads

What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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.