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We’ve still not reached a place where the choice to remain childless is free of judgment. For many, being subjected to other people’s opinions persists. Read More

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Listen to the power of quiet people Gustavo Razzetti

Being quiet is a choice and quiet people have a unique power — everyone, them included, needs to pay more attention to it. Read More

How To

Here's how to get what you want from difficult people Ladders Contributor

From the outside, difficult people seem unreasonably stubborn and uncharitable. From the inside, these people feel diligent and hardworking. Read More

Advice

What great ideas are made of Ladders Contributor

Where brilliant ideas come from. How to run a brainstorming session at work with real impact. When you should pitch your big idea to your boss. Read More

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Why you need to vet and coach your job references Monica Torres

At their best, a good job reference is your cheerleader. But at their worst, they can be the reason why you get ruled out of contention. Read More

Office Life

At Amazon, you can appeal firing to jury of coworkers Monica Torres

If you’re on the chopping block at your job, the decision of whether or not you get fired is usually in the hands of your manager. At retail giant Amazon, however, you can defend yourself and appeal the decision to a jury of your peers. Announced last year, the “Pivot” probation program is designed to help underperforming employees in danger of being fired in Amazon’s growing workforce. Read More

How To

3 ways to handle employees who constantly have an excuse Jane Burnett

Being around employees who always make excuses can be tough, whether you’re a coworker or the boss. Here’s how to handle them. Read More

Advice

On being tenacious, staying patient, and talking face-to-face Danny Rubin

On being tenacious, staying patient, and talking face-to-face: Be your own best advocate. Live for tomorrow. Meet in person in our digital age. Read More

Advice

16 signs you're underpaid – and what you can do about it Ladders Contributor

You might be underpaid: Here are some signs that your salary is too low and you ought to ask for a raise, as well as steps to do it. 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.