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Why it’s OK to take time off to grieve the death of your pet Ladders Contributor

Pets are an integral part of the American family, which is a reason why employers offer pet benefits, such as health insurance. Yet, few companies allow bereavement for pets. Read More

Dressing for the office: How cute is too cute?Rachel Weingarten

We all want to personalize our workspaces and make them feel friendlier or funnier, and many of us like to add a bit of quirkiness to the more traditional 9-5 corporate uniform. Read More

Productivity

On "flim-flam and flubbery" in the American workplace Bob Sutton

I would describe the book, Malice in Blunderland, as a collection of silly and serious thoughts about why people in big organizations do so many absurd and seemingly irrational things. Read More

Office Life

6 ways to identify and break free from manipulative coworkers Erica Lamberg

It may be difficult to unmask a sneaky coworker who has selfish motives. We’ve asked work experts for cues on what to look for and how to navigate through the treachery to keep your work life more productive. Read More

Office Life

Identifying a toxic work environment before you accept a job Robert Glazer

No matter how great the title, the pay, or the role, if a company’s culture is toxic, you will regret taking the job. Fortunately, it is possible to spot a toxic culture in advance and save yourself from a bad career move. Read More

Office Life

Setting yourself up for 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day'Jane Burnett

For parents, it’s a chance to show your child what your job is like and open their eyes to different career possibilities. But let’s face it: bringing your child to work can make it difficult to get work done. Read More

How To

How you can encourage your company to make an impact | Ladders Ladders Contributor

Every company wants to turn a profit and keep their shareholders happy, but I know from experience that businesses can make money and be a force for good. Read More

Health

Study: Hurting a voodoo doll that represents our bad boss makes us feel better | Ladders Monica Torres

To figure out what drives employees to the extremes of retaliation, a new experimental study sought to give employees haunted by abused supervisors an outlet for their frustrations without having them resort to fists. Researchers recruited 229 employees and asked them to take their job frustrations on an online voodoo doll representing their abusive boss. Apparently, when your boss is a pain in the neck, sticking pins into a doll’s neck that represents our boss soothes us. Read More

Interview Tips

4 Signs of a dysfunctional workplace you can spot in an interview | Ladders Ladders Contributor

At first, you’re excited about all the possibilities: a name brand company, a higher salary, a more prestigious title. Those perks make you happy for a while, but eventually, the shine wears off and you start to question the bigger picture. Read More

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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.

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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