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Assess for success: What you don’t know can hurt you Ladders Contributor

Face it, being assessed can make you feel vulnerable, like you’re in one of those attractive hospital gowns waiting for your doctor to give you every diagnostic test possible. Uncomfortable doesn’t even begin to describe it. But just like that medical examination, assessments of your strengths and weaknesses as part of the job-search process are … Read More

5 reasons why your boss should be fired Jane Burnett

Horrible bosses can make every day at work a nightmare — here are five reasons why your boss should be let go from the company. Read More

4 ways to manage unseasoned employees Jane Burnett

Employees who are just starting out in their careers and ones who are new to their field have the potential to bring a lot of fresh, positive energy to their new workplaces. Here’s how to manage them. Read More

4 ways to calm your nerves when you have to meet with your supervisor Jane Burnett

Your supervisor doesn’t have to regularly terrify you to make you feel anxious during meetings. Here’s how to handle your nerves when a meeting with him or her is on the books. Read More

These are the specific conversations you need to have with your boss every month of the year Lindsay Tigar

Being in constant communication with your boss, the person who will help you meet your professional goals, should always be a priority. Read More

Survey: Most Americans want to be their own bosses Jane Burnett

The 9-to-5 lifestyle often comes with the common practice of working for someone else, but 62% of Americans actually want to be their own bosses by establishing their own businesses. Read More

10 things great bosses do every day Travis Bradberry

Great bosses change us for the better. Here are the top 10 attributes of those who do it best. Read More

This is the top reason employers expect more people to quit this year Jane Burnett

Forty-five percent of hiring managers reported that salary is the main reason why workers quit their jobs. Here’s how employers can improve workers’ experiences on the job to try to prevent them from leaving. Read More

THIS IS NOT A DRILL: Don't blame the button presser, blame the button designer Monica Torres

Blaming a person is easy when an error like what happened in Hawaii causes headlines and panic. What’s more important is making sure the problem gets fixed so that mistakes and fluke events cannot be repeated by someone else. Read More

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