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The 8-hour workday has no place in modern society. Here's why Ladders Contributor

We bind ourselves to an antiquated eight-hour workday standard to drive our productivity and evaluate our performance, and that’s just unfair. Read More

These are the hardest-working cities in the U.S.Nicole Bode

American employees have some of the longest work hours in the world, approximately 25% more than our counterparts in Europe, but behind workers in Mexico. Read More

The Future of Work

Microsoft lets its employees work in a treehouse in the woods Nicole Bode

Software giant Microsoft has built a set of new offices for the staff of its headquarters — and they’re located high in the air atop high-tech treehouses. Read More

Office Life

Here's how to identify your office 'work type' — and what you need to do about it Lindsay Tigar

The further you progress in your career, the more you’ll solidify your working style. Are you a lone wolf? A deadline diva? An office mom or dad? … Read More

Office Life

Majority of employees are unhappy at work, study finds Jane Burnett

Nearly three-fourths of Americans are unhappy at work and actively hunting for a new job, and the vast majority don’t think they get enough recognition. Read More

Productivity

6 reasons why spending time alone is good for your career Jane Burnett

Here’s why spending some time alone — during the work week or when a lazy Sunday rolls around — can boost you professionally. Read More

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1 in 4 workers would need to be in the hospital to call in sick, research finds Jane Burnett

With flu season upon us, it will be important to take the time off that you need if you get sick. Don’t be a martyr. Keep your coworkers healthy. Read More

Office Life

One hour of exercise can prevent depression, study finds Monica Torres

There’s good news for those of us who hate to go to the gym too often: You just need an hour of physical activity every week. Read More

Office Life

5 ways to get your office to eat healthier Lindsay Tigar

You spend half your waking life at the office, so it can have a huge impact on your health. Here’s how to eat healthier while you’re there. Read More

Must Reads

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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

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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.