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Survey: This is the city with workers who are ‘least happy’ with their supervisors Jane Burnett

An employee’s working relationship with the boss has a significant impact on their job satisfaction and career success. Read More

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Survey: 60% of workers are planning their exit over bad boss Monica Torres

When your relationship with your boss sours, so does the idea of waking up each day to work for them. Read More

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3 smart career moves from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ you should copy – and 1 you shouldn’t Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss

Work-life balance remains a constant challenge for professionals. And when a family enters the equation, the situation only becomes more complex. Read More

Advice

The 6 rules of email: Eliminate email anxiety and take control of your inbox Mayo Oshin

In a desperate attempt to tame our email inbox, we’ve resorted to several overwhelming strategies, but these only compound our existing stress and anxiety. Read More

How To

This is what it feels like to work for a startup after leaving a big corporation Ladders Contributor

Here’s what you’ll want to be ready for when you leave an established company for a startup. It’s a big transition, and you may experience a bit of culture shock. Read More

Health

3 ways to promote mental health and wellness in the workplace Ladders Contributor

Standing by and supporting employees when they experience a mental health problem delivers a powerful message about your company’s true morals. Read More

Latest News

Here’s why author Rebecca Holman believes that ‘Quiet Girls Can Run the World’Jane Burnett

True authenticity at work is so important and in a world where we’re essentially expected to fit in, probably impossible. 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.