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3 ways self-sabotage is holding you back Ladders Contributor

Somewhere along the line, it was determined that self-sabotage is humorous. When we actually experience it, however, it can leave us feeling victimized. Read More

This is why should you focus more on your top performers than your low ones Alex Paley

We naturally want to invest resources into helping underperforming employees, but sometimes, it can eat a disproportionate amount of time and energy. Read More

7 female CEOs share advice on how to surround yourself with supportive women Jennifer Chen

Whether it’s a working mom creating a revolutionary hands-free breast pump, a strong founder leading the #MeToo movement, or a woman working to change access to much-needed feminine products, the camaraderie and support of other females make a huge difference in the success of many amazing ideas and companies. In the new book Girl CEO ($13) by Ronnie Cohen and Katherine Ellison and illustrated … Read More

More employees would pick natural light over childcare when it comes to work perks Monica Torres

We set our internal clocks to natural light. The study demonstrates that natural light is more of a basic need, less of a fun perk. Read More

Almost half of employees worldwide think they could do their job in 5 hours or less each day Meredith Lepore

The case is getting stronger for a shorter workweek. According to a global survey of nearly 3,000 employees across eight nations conducted by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated, 78% of full-time workers say it would take less than seven hours each day to do their job. Read More

5 brands that will fix all your work wardrobe dilemmas for fall Meredith Lepore

There are a number of new lines (some that don’t even have brick and mortar locations) that have incredible, quality-made options for the office. Read More

6 reasons why a two-week vacation could be too long Erica Lamberg

“One of the biggest reasons not to take a two-week vacation is returning with a ton of stress because there is too much on your plate. Read More

Survey: Employee less likely to feel they have competitive benefits today compared to 2008 Jane Burnett

While some employees are feeling worse about benefits today than 10 years ago, the data shows other ways things have been on the decline. Read More

Survey: 45% of employees have seen a colleague get harassed at work Jane Burnett

42% of those say they didn’t speak up about it and 46% of employees say the didn’t report harassment for “fear of retaliation.” … Read More

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