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Men talk 92% of the time on conference calls Monica Torres

“One could surmise that male executives (on conference calls) are more prone to speaking simply to hear themselves speak.” … Read More

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7 female CEOs share advice on how to surround yourself with supportive women Jennifer Chen

Whether it’s a working mom creating a revolutionary hands-free breast pump, a strong founder leading the #MeToo movement, or a woman working to change access to much-needed feminine products, the camaraderie and support of other females make a huge difference in the success of many amazing ideas and companies. In the new book Girl CEO ($13) by Ronnie Cohen and Katherine Ellison and illustrated … Read More

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No more 'leaning in' – the neoliberal myth of the superhero businesswoman holds us all back Ladders Contributor

To build a future in which a businesswoman can have the freedom to achieve full potential, we need a better understanding of why they are lagging behind. Read More

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Survey: 45% of employees have seen a colleague get harassed at work Jane Burnett

42% of those say they didn’t speak up about it and 46% of employees say the didn’t report harassment for “fear of retaliation.” … Read More

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The biggest hiring challenges we're all facing today, according to 15 hiring experts Linda Le Phan

We went and asked some seasoned hiring managers and recruiters what their thoughts are about today’s biggest hiring challenges. Read More

Must Reads

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.