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3 tips to become well-spoken Ladders Contributor

Want to become well-spoken? Here are three tips, including “make others feel well-heard” and “practice the technical aspects of your communication.” … Read More

Office Life

6 reasons why your coworkers dislike you, and how to fix it Jane Burnett

With so many personalities running rampant in the office, there are a variety of ways your relationships with coworkers can slip through the cracks. Read More

Office Life

The worst dressed people in your office tend to have this name Meredith Lepore

The survey found that 30% were influenced by another coworker’s style. Read More

Productivity

It’s absolutely more productive to bring your wild, messy self to work, study says Sheila McClear

Recently, that way of working fell out of fashion, with the “whole self” movement – the idea of bringing your entire self to work every day. Read More

Office Life

6 reasons your next meeting should be optional Ladders Contributor

No one can force you to attend a meeting you believe to be a waste of time. Really all meetings are already optional, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. Read More

Health

If your boss does this, it could be taking years off your life Sheila McClear

Workers who don’t work in an open and trusting environment had greater chances of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Read More

How To

What your email inbox reveals about your personality Shana Lebowitz and Allana Akhtar

Managing your inbox is an underrated workplace virtue, argues the CEO of consultancy Frost & Sullivan. It can determine how your coworkers view you. Read More

Personal Finance

5 ways to hack your budget between jobs Sarah Landrum

Typical home repairs vary, but it’s wise to budget that in, too, even for renters, who may be responsible for damage they contribute to or cause. Read More

How To

This is the best trick to remember someone's name Monica Torres

Next time you need to remember someone’s name before an event, try speaking the name out loud. It’s one of the best learning and memory tricks there is. Read More

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