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Survey: 5 things job seekers want to know before applying Monica Torres

When you’re an employer that wants to attract top talent, be careful how you tell the story of your company in public, because there are eyes online who are watching your answers very closely. Read More

5 women who quit a job for their mental health – and what they learned Lindsay Tigar

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, get inspired to leave a toxic gig, just like these five — super-successful and happier — women did. Read More

One-third of us work during vacation to enjoy vacation Monica Torres

Respondents claimed it made them more productive during the summer if they didn’t stop working completely. It may seem counterintuitive to the concept of a relaxing vacation, but some of us feel like we need to keep working on our breaks to feel less stressed about work. Read More

Study: Almost half of Millennials expect to leave their job in 2 years Monica Torres

When it comes to jobs, millennials are not looking to stay in one place, always looking for greener pastures. According to a new survey of 10,455 employed millennials across 36 countries by Deloitte, millennials are not loyal to one employer. Read More

Spotting the political calculus behind some acts of corporate charity Ladders Contributor

A nonprofit is more than four times more likely to receive grants from a corporate foundation if a politician sits on its board. This means, in our view, that some corporate giving may influence members of Congress in both major political parties to a degree. Read More

10 ways to normalize women's success in the office Melinda Garvey

Successful women are no rarity. The issue lies in normalizing the topic and expanding it for upcoming generations. The goal in the years to come is to obviously continue to make sure that all women have equal opportunities in the workplace. But how do we really dig deep to normalize that success? … Read More

Survey: 52% of workers didn’t use all their vacation days in 2017 Jane Burnett

Employees use an average of 17.2 days nationally — 0.4 days more than the year before and the third consecutive year the number has risen. Read More

Going gray: Will silver hair hurt or help your career?Michele Weldon

It is up for debate whether a full head of gray hair is a nod to the longevity of your professional career or a hindrance. The stigma of age is undeniable for women leaders culturally and professionally. Read More

13 cognitive biases that really screw things up for you Travis Bradberry

The human brain is a natural wonder. It produces more than 50,000 thoughts each day and 100,000 chemical reactions each second. With this amount of processing power, you would think our judgment would be highly accurate, but that’s far from the case. Read More

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