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Twitter shows us that 'blending in' at the office isn't always a good thing Jane Burnett

A tweet that went viral this week showed us what it’s like to come to work and find out that your outfit has some company of its own. User @ilonacatherine shared the evidence on Twitter, prompting a slew of other users to chime in. Read More

An illustrative guide to common words people tend to misuse Ladders Staff

We’ve all been there. There are just certain words that sound so much alike even though they have completely different meanings. And sometimes, when we are required to spell them, it is a STRUGGLE. Read More

The 'What do you do?' meme shows the perils of small talk Monica Torres

“What do you do?” is a phrase that took a new life on Twitter as people reminisced about how the idea of their job description does not always align with strangers’ ideas of what they do. Read More

Why Uber's CEO encouraging employees to say they 'have the D' is causing a stir Monica Torres

When you speak in the unnatural language of spreadsheets and business how-to guides, you may end up saying something that you never intended to mean. Take Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s faux pas as a cautionary tale. Read More

18 appropriate punishments for people who don’t keep their calendars up to date Ladders Contributor

Congratulations! You found that one-hour block in the next two weeks when everyone’s calendar is open. You send the meeting invite only to have Ben decline. “I’m actually out of the office that day,” he says. “Could you find another time?” But Ben, you wonder, how will I find another time if your calendar bears no relation to your actual availability? Here are some appropriate ways to punish Ben and colleagues like him who don’t keep their calendar up to date. Read More

Offices are being torn apart by Laurel and Yanny. Here's why it's definitely Laurel Meredith Lepore

If you work in an office with humans and computers there is a good chance that most of you are talking about the latest debate to take hold of the internet. Forget that banal blue white dress fiasco (and for the record, it was definitely blue), now it is all about Yanny-Laurel. Read More

6 amazing ways to take credit for someone else's work Ladders Contributor

The path to corporate success is paved with hard work and dedication. But how can you blaze up that path without having to pave that road? Here are 6 amazing ways to take credit for someone else’s work. Read More

Jeff Bezos shares the quote that's been on his fridge 'for years'Jane Burnett

Some of us say affirmations in the mirror, others have a conversation with a friend when in need of support. But some people rely on other sources of wisdom in everyday life. Read More

These are the best practices for leaving early Ladders Contributor

A well-defined plan for leaving early today will facilitate many additional hours of time away from work where you can optimize doing absolutely anything else. Hone your leaving early today skillset (LETS) with these best practices to help you slip out undetected nearly every day of the week. Read More

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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