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Most employees would forego major perks for this ‘biophilic’ office environment Meghan Ingraham

“Biophilic” design, design that emphasizes the environmental impact of built space, is linked to positive employee morale and cost-saving benefits. Read More

Generation Z: How employers can prepare for this ambitious group of digital natives Ladders Contributor

Employers should realize that Generation Z is defined by its competitive nature – they prefer to work independently and be judged on their merits. Read More

How to apply for a job you aren’t quite qualified for Sheila McClear

Ladders spoke with Robert Half District President Richard Deosingh about the poll. In a worker’s market, the perfect candidate isn’t always available. Read More

Hiring trends to be aware of in 2019 Jennifer Parris

From increased remote work opportunities to rethinking the importance of having a college degree, learn about these hiring trends for 2019. Read More

Teens are working less summer jobs than ever but if they have one, it's in this industry Meredith Lepore

For teenagers summer time means freedom from those long school days and just fun in the sun. However, for many of them, paying for all that fun in the sun requires money which their parents are sick of shelling out. In the past that meant one thing: the classic summer job. However, according to new data from Pew Research Center, teens are working less than ever during the summer months. Read More

These are the highest paying companies in each state Meredith Lepore

Are you living in the right state to find a high paying job in your field? Well it used to be harder to determine that, but now companies have to be more transparent about employee salaries. Read More

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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.

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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.