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7 clever “psycho” tricks that really help you in the office Kununu Staff

To gain confidence and sympathy, to be more competent and ultimately to get more salary – this is exactly what is possible with these psycho-tricks. And by “psycho”, we mean psychological, as every one of these tips draws on real human instincts. Read More

How to keep your mental health in check at the office Ladders Contributor

As I’ve grown in my professional career, I’ve learned the hard way that if you don’t set boundaries, people will take as much as they absolutely can from you. Here are some ways I guard my time and stay sane in the startup world. Read More

10 great companies for working dads Meredith Lepore

Father’s Day is right around the corner and though you probably still haven’t bought a gift for the paternal figure in your life what we can do is identify some of the best companies (and a few that are even hiring on Ladders) that make it easier for fathers to be, well, fathers. Read More

We are more motivated to work when the payoff comes sooner rather than later Monica Torres

Some managers think they need to dangle the carrot of a bonus after you hit a metric to get employees to work harder. But a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found this method to be counterintuitive. Read More

Subtle 'sucking up' can be a career strategy Cheryl Grace

Sucking up to your boss and other higher-ups can … well … suck. And let’s face it – no one likes a brown-nosing, overt suck-up. It’s disingenuous, insincere, and annoying as all get out. But that’s not to say there isn’t room in your work life for kinder, gentler sucking up. Read More

10 change-leadership tips backed by science Carol Kinsey Goman

Managers today are facing a flood of continuous, overlapping, and accelerating change that has turned their organizations upside down. And managing people in this environment requires all the communication and leadership strategies we learned in the past – and then some. Read More

Are you living to work or working to live? (And does it really matter?)Ladders Contributor

We want to have our cake and eat it too — but in this day and age, it seems that women are always being told to choose. For those of us not interested in that narrative, how do you find a career that can satisfy your personal and professional needs — while pursuing your passion? … Read More

How being a perfectionist really is your biggest weakness Sarah Landrum

If we dig a little deeper, it becomes clear perfectionism is a weakness if you’re truly obsessed with every detail of everything you do. So, let’s dig in — here are four ways perfectionism works against you in the office, and one big way to make it work for you. Read More

Survey confirms your office emails and Slack messages are likely being monitored Monica Torres

If you worry about your boss reading through your private messages at work, you are right to be paranoid. A recent survey of IT workers showed that 98% of companies are tracking their employees’ digital activity. Read More

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