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The top 12 jobs where you are most likely to cheat Lindsay Dodgson

New survey data from Ashley Madison, the leading dating website that helps married people have affairs, has shown people with certain careers are more likely to be unfaithful to their partners. They asked 1,074 members of Ashley Madison to fill out a survey about their jobs. Read More

8,000 Starbucks stores are closing today: Here are 10 other ways to stay caffeinated Meredith Lepore

Today coffee giant Starbucks will be closing 8,000 of its company-owned stores to carry out diversity training for its workers all over the U.S. As you can imagine, people are panicking. Not really, but it is a little stressful if your whole normal coffee routine is thrown off. Now you could just go to a different coffee chain like Dunkin’ Donuts or Peet’s. Or you could try these alternatives for feeling caffeinated. You may end up sticking with some of these in the long run. Read More

Americans are becoming more socially isolated Ladders Contributor

A recent survey found that younger Americans were lonelier than older Americans. But while doing research for my upcoming book on empathy and social relationships, I found that the story is a bit more complicated than this. Read More

More babies are being named after Marvel characters Monica Torres

One day in the future you could be bidding good morning to your coworkers, “Loki” and “Valkyrie.” According to the U.S. Social Security Administration’s list of popular baby names in 2017, more babies are being named after Marvel characters. Read More

Amazon Alexa sent a woman's private conversation to an employee Monica Torres

A woman in Portland, Oregon, said she feels “invaded” after her voice-controlled Amazon Echo sent a private conversation with her husband to her husband’s employee without her knowledge. Read More

If you live in one of these cities, you're probably fitter than most others Meredith Lepore

It is that wonderful time of year when The American College of Sports Medicine releases its annual rankings of America’s 100 “Fittest Cities” and you feel bad about skipping the gym for the third time this week. Read More

Personal Finance

How employers' time-tracking systems steal your salary Monica Torres

Nowadays, many employers rely on digital time-tracking software to monitor when employees are working. It may be more efficient than the punch clocks of yore, but a new study published in American Business Law Journal found that it contributes to wage theft. Read More

How your take-home pay compares to workers around the world Raul Amoros

Tax season has finally come and gone, and by now most Americans have either gotten their refund or established a payment plan for taxes owed to the government. Here’s a nice thought experiment: go back and look at your tax return to figure out how much money the government claims through all forms of taxation. How does your own situation compare to the rest of the world? … Read More

Supreme Court ruling against class action lawsuits is a blow for workers – and #MeToo Ladders Contributor

As a law professor, I believe this ruling essentially allows employers to hide workplace injustices while also potentially making it harder for workers – including victims of sexual harassment – to find justice. Read More

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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.