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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

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The 40 everyday horrors that are most stressful to us Monica Torres

While feeling a lack of control over your body was an uncommonly stressful event, less than ideal interactions with the rest of the world were common. Read More

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Too many of us go to work while sick Monica Torres

The overwhelming majority of employees — 82% — were most likely to go to work with a common cold. Only 19% were coming in to work with a flu or fever. Read More

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Brene Brown’s advice on how to stop ‘leading from control and compliance’Monica Torres

When leaders are working under an ideology of “compliance and control,” productivity is reduced to tasks devoid of context. Read More

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The secret illness at work: Depression Ladders Contributor

As we marked World Mental Health Day, this week, perhaps it’s a reminder that it’s never too late to start paying attention to mental health in the office. Read More

The Future of Work

The age of AI will force us to rethink work, love, and humanity Ladders Contributor

We should start rethinking sooner rather than later according to Kai-Fu Lee’s new book, “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order.” … Read More

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How where you live changes your chances of getting the flu Monica Torres

Getting vaccinated can increase herd immunity if you work in a collaborative workspace with many germ-filled surfaces. Read More

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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.