Coworkers

Articles by this author

5 signs you hired the wrong candidate for the job and what to do about it | Ladders Jane Burnett

Sometimes, a new hire turns out to be the wrong one. Here are five signs you didn’t pick the right person for the job, and what to do about it. Read More

3 ways to make a new coworker feel like part of the team Jane Burnett

It’s one thing for an employee to feel like they aren’t yet part of “the office tribe,” but that’s where you come in when it comes to new hires— here’s how to make them feel welcome. Read More

Office Life

How to handle ghosting in the workplace Lindsay Tigar

Career experts shed their best advice for dealing with this spooky situation, all while maintaining your professional cool. Read More

Office Life

Why you can't afford to ignore office politics Jo Miller

Office politics. Cliques. Hierarchies. Alignments. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t do business without ‘em. Read More

Office Life

10 reasons nice bosses finish first Travis Bradberry

What exactly does a “nice” boss look like, and how does one pull it off without being a pushover? Incorporate these behaviors into your repertoire, and you’ll see immediate improvement in your leadership skills. Read More

Office Life

Survey: Assistants save managers an average of 8+ hours a week Jane Burnett

The research found that 100% of the supervisors surveyed think that “their assistant is important to their success,” 64% agreed that administrative employees currently “have a more promising career-growth track than five years ago.” … Read More

Office Life

Science tells us how long it takes an adult to make a new friend Monica Torres

How much quality time do you need before that stranger becomes your pal? Get ready to block off a good chunk of time if you want to earn the elusive title of best friend. Read More

Office Life

8 signs you have reached the glass ceiling Mary Lee Gannon

Once you agree that these scenarios have occurred it becomes apparent that they may have been identified as “not executive material” and that a strategy is needed to ascend the plateau. Read More

Office Life

I instantly knew I couldn't trust you: How and why I was wrong Carol Kinsey Goman

It took me only seven seconds to assess your confidence, competence, status, likability, warmth, and, yes, your trustworthiness. I felt you were untrustworthy for five reasons — none of which had anything to do with your actual trustworthiness. 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.