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These are the 10 most boring states in America for 2018 Chris Kolmar

Parties on the beach. Bars open all night. Something to do every second of the day. You’ll find none of those things in the states we are talking about today — the most boring states in America. These are the states where your grandpa will fit right in talking about how life used to be … Read More

I had one of New York’s most famous power breakfasts and it was amazing Meredith Lepore

But perhaps the greatest of all the breakfasts is the Power Breakfast, especially the one at The Plaza Hotel. But how did the power breakfast come to be? … Read More

1 in 5 women say they are ‘only’ woman in the room at work Monica Torres

More than 64,000 employees weighed in on their experiences at work, and for too many, their careers were a story of isolation. Read More

Personal Finance

This is one simple trick to save more money Monica Torres

According to a new survey of 1,202 American adults conducted by investment management firm Capital Group, visualizing retirement can help people save up to 31% more per paycheck than those who do not think about this future. Read More

How smelling lavender could relieve anxiety Monica Torres

As Americans have become more anxious, our search for homeopathic solutions has become more extensive. Read More

These are the 5 most disgusting, germ-filled places on the plane Meredith Lepore

According to a new study from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Marketplace, people look at that airplane pocket as a trash can. Read More

Get a flu shot now – for your benefit and your neighbors Ladders Contributor

If you do nothing else the next few days, get a flu shot. The best time to get a flu shot is by the end of October, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises. Considering the severity of last year’s flu, it is especially important for everyone over age six months to be vaccinated. … Read More

The Future of Work

Google employees around the world are walking out to demand change Monica Torres

The report sparked employees’ outrage that Google executives’ apologies have been unable to quell. Google has already been accused of mistreating women before. Read More

Stress may be shrinking your brain it turns out Meredith Lepore

A new study links cognitive decline and impaired memory later in life. Plus, stress may literally be shrinking the size of your brain. But try not to stress. Read More

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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.