Leveling Up

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Survey: 64% of employees would accept a promotion without a raise Jane Burnett

For some, moving up the corporate ladder doesn’t always have to include a heftier paycheck — sometimes a promotion will do just fine. In fact, 64% of employees surveyed say that they’d take a higher job title without a raise, according to new data from staffing firm OfficeTeam. This number was 55% in 2011. Read More

How drama can accelerate your leadership growth Marlene Chism

Many people believe workplace issues are distinct from personal issues. However, if you pay attention to your family dynamics, you’ll see many parallels. Both family dynamics and workplace dynamics offer many of the same opportunities for personal and leadership growth. Read More

Office Life

This is the right way to disagree with coworkers Jane Burnett

It’s possible to disagree in a way that’s professional but still gets your point across at work. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Read More

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4 things to do instead of flipping out at work Jane Burnett

You know the feeling: something doesn’t go your way at work and you want to fly off the handle — but you can’t. Pause. Deep breath. Here are four things to do instead of risking your future at a company because you showed how upset you really were. Read More

Productivity

5 common leadership faux pas Obinna Ekezie

Regardless of your rank in a company, from manager to director or CEO, leadership challenges will surface. These five lessons address some of the most common challenges, which when dissolved, can help your company get to that next level — the one we all seek. Read More

Office Life

Don’t let ghosts of work mistakes haunt your career success Erica Lamberg

Everyone has work skeletons in their closets. Slip-ups include losing accounts, lying to your boss, and making severe errors that you think will follow you around for the rest of your job life. Career pros offer tips on how to release the work demons and embrace your career success without fear. Read More

Productivity

Impatience: The pitfall of every ambitious person Darius Foroux

Waiting is one of the hardest things in life. But if you take a close look around you, you see many examples of people who waited for the right opportunity. Read More

How To

How to dress and stand out in the age of 'business casual'Ladders Contributor

Even though your company may deem business casual as the office dress code, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to follow it. If you do decide to overdress your fellow employees, could it help you or hurt you? It all depends on your company’s unique culture — and your mindset. Read More

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7 everyday tips to improve your life Andrew Ferebee

Changes don’t happen overnight and they don’t happen by accident. They are the result of several small habits practiced consistently over time. Read More

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