Happiness

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Tell me what you did today, and I’ll tell you who you are Benjamin P. Hardy

You live your life in 24 hour periods. How you use those 24 hour periods determines who you become and how successful you’ll be. Read More

These are the Top 15 companies hiring for $100K+ jobs in July 2018 Meredith Lepore

To help you find what you are looking for, Ladders has put together this list of companies hiring for the highest paying jobs as of July 2018. Ladders compiled the data using its continuously updated database of high-paying jobs. Check them out — and click through to see job openings that might be right for you. Read More

Personal Finance

Survey: 86% of Americans would like their partner to be happy at work, but paid less Jane Burnett

Americans are willing to sacrifice money for happiness: 86% would rather have a partner working in a position where they were happy, but making less money. Read More

12 amazing airport activities that will make you wish for a longer layover Ladders Contributor

Check out all the offerings you can do all over the world, from hitting the racks with a personal shopper to soaking in some hot springs. Who says the journey won’t be almost as enjoyable as the destination? … Read More

It's time to halt the hustle and open your heart Maxie McCoy

Every day you’re hustlin’. Every day you try to get farther. Isn’t there a better way? There is. Drop the hustle and return to your heart. Read More

9 companies that help pay for your vacation Ladders Contributor

This list can help you find companies that pay for vacation and offer you flexible work options. Here are nine companies that help pay for vacation: … Read More

Study finds 40% of people have deleted a social media account in the past year Meredith Lepore

Some days it feels like we live, breathe, and die social media, but that may be changing. The recent events impacting privacy on Facebook and Twitter in the past year have prompted 40% of people with social media accounts to delete at least one of them in the past 12 months, according to new research by PR agency Edelman. Read More

Survey: These cities are the top Fourth of July destinations Jane Burnett

The Fourth of July always presents a bunch of travel possibilities, but WalletHub has officially revealed the top destination to celebrate this year! … Read More

Twitter and Instagram celebrate #TakeYourDogToWorkDay Jane Burnett

Take Your Dog to Work Day is in full effect, and people have been taking advantage of the occasion in workplaces in different parts of the world. Check out how the furry critters have been brightening things up at work through Twitter and #takeyourdogtoworkday. Read More

Must Reads

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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.