Leveling Up

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What your boss won't tell you about raises and promotions Eric Barker

Your boos may have neglected to explain how raises and promotions really work. Here are 4 secrets. Read More

4 ways to stop your perfectionism from taking over your life Jane Burnett

It takes you forever to complete tasks because everything just has to be perfect. Your standards are through the roof, costing you a massive amount of time and and energy every time you have to get something done at work or at home. If your need for perfectionism is sucking up all of your time … Read More

Stuck in a dead-end job? Companies want to recruit people like you Monica Torres

Feeling unfulfilled and stuck in your dead-end job? While hating your day job may be a deterrent for some recruiters, other companies are actually seeking out these qualities in recruits. Read More

Four phrases to avoid at work if you want to be trusted Judith Humphery

“I sort of just wanted to point out . . . ” isn’t doing you or your listeners any favors. Read More

How to find the most successful side hustle Ladders Contributor

Is your idea feasible? … Read More

How you can win at work every day Ladders Contributor

This is how to become a top achiever. Read More

The stars of 'Million-Dollar Listing' share their secrets to success Ryan Shea

Love your haters. Read More

The simple thing that makes the happiest people in the world so happy Eric Barker

When something good happens, savor the moment. Read More

VW engineer sentenced for boss' bidding shows that scapegoat defense never works Monica Torres

‘Just following orders’ doesn’t absolve you. Read More

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What jobs can you get with a business degree?

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

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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.