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Anna Wintour’s morning routine trick is so simple it is brilliant Meredith Lepore

See Wintour has a work uniform. In fact, she has a life uniform. Beautiful printed dress, paired with heels and an exquisite necklace and she’s good to go. Read More

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Beyond the emergency fund. Build a financial disaster survival kit Ladders Contributor

Today we are going to go beyond the emergency fund and answer a reader’s question on how they can survive financial disasters. Read More

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5 things to do during an employment gap Michele Lando

The one common thing that almost everyone experiences during an employment gap is more free time. If this is not something that you’re used to. Read More

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To thank a woman on your team for her hard work, consider this simple gesture Sheila McClear

Interestingly, a new growth opportunity was by far the most popular and preferred form of recognition for a major accomplishment. Read More

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Are you a rock star at work or a backup singer?Rachel Weingarten

To find out, I decided to ask someone who is both of these things simultaneously to help us understand the differences. Read More

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The argument for dogs at work Sheila McClear

Still, in anticipation of National Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 21, we might find out that a dog could be the most important member of your team. Read More

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2 counterintuitive time management tips from expert Dave Crenshaw Sheila McClear

What’s a gathering point? It’s the thing that’s killing your productivity, explains time management expert Dave Crenshaw. Here’s how to get a handle on things. Read More

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40 questions to ask before you accept a job offer Ladders Contributor

Before you accept a job offer, you need to ensure that you are going into the new role with clarity about what it will entail. 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.