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Colleague vs coworker —Why you need to know the difference!Marjolein Dilven

Generally, both coworkers and colleagues refer to people you work with. All your colleagues are your coworkers, but not all your coworkers are your colleague. Read More

Advice

This coworker is killing your productivity the most CW Headley

Nothing dampens your aspiration quite like a “lazy coworker,” so let’s look at solving the problem! … Read More

Advice

How to request a leave of absence from work Ladders

Sometimes you need to take a leave of absence from work. In this guide, learn how to write an effective leave of absence letter. Read More

Advice

Out-of-office message examples and templates Ladders

Will you be out of the office soon? Have you been asked to ensure you activate your out-of-office message? Use these templates to make it easier. Read More

Job Search

Learn about business casual attire Ladders

Trying to figure out the business casual look? See examples of business casual attire and what you should wear to fit this look. Read More

Advice

These are the 7 worst leadership styles Ashley Jones

Sometimes knowing the best leadership style for you is remembering or learning the very worst of them – and avoiding them in your career. Read More

Advice

How to write an out-of-office email that works Monica Torres

The added bonuses of humor can sweeten the out-of-office message, but ultimately, all you need to do is let people know that you are alive yet unreachable. Read More

Cover Letters

Avoiding “feminine words” in a cover letter can cost women the job Sara London

You may think feminine words don’t belong in your cover letter, but they do. According to a new study, avoiding them has negative consequences. Read More

Interview Tips

7 interview questions to help you understand company culture Lindsay Tigar

Not only do the job interviewer’s responses provide clues to how the company functions, but body language can speak volumes, too. Here’s what to ask. 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.