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5 ways to always feel like you're on vacation while you are sitting at your desk Meredith Lepore

Just because you no longer have sand in between your toes doesn’t mean that positive vacation mindset has to be over. There are ways to preserve that attitude. Here are a few tips that make even your desk feel like you are back on the beach. Read More

This US city has the highest percentage of ‘burned out’ workers Jane Burnett

A new study reveals the top cause of stress among workers and who and where employees are feeling most burned out at their jobs. Read More

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Setting yourself up for 'Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day'Jane Burnett

For parents, it’s a chance to show your child what your job is like and open their eyes to different career possibilities. But let’s face it: bringing your child to work can make it difficult to get work done. Read More

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Why it's OK to focus on your career over starting a family Ladders Contributor

It’s easy to start feeling left out and panicked that your friendships may diverge because you are not rushing to get a bun in the oven. Whether it is friends or family, there’s no need to feel guilty about choosing your career over kids. Read More

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Here are the Top 10 ways people exact revenge on their coworkers Jane Burnett

Think about it: How many times has getting angry, led you to get even? If you’ve done so in the workplace, you’re not alone. Read More

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Want to be likable? 7 universal secrets to help you Andrew Ferebee

You cannot be liked by everyone, but these secrets can make you more liked by just about everyone (everyone worth being liked by anyway). Read More

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The best stretches to counter all your desk sitting Alena Hall

All of the time spent stuck in a chair is wreaking havoc on your lower back. These stretches will help to mitigate these unwanted symptoms. Read More

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Science says: Complaining about your bad boss will make it worse Elise Sole

According to a recent study, slamming your boss to a colleague, particularly a “passive listener,” can make you angrier, more pessimistic, and a worse employee. Read More

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Study finds that 'very unattractive' people make more money | Ladders Meredith Lepore

A study from the Journal of Business and Psychology of 20,000 young Americans, interviewed the subjects at home at age 16 and then three more times before they turned 29-years-old. The researchers looked at the correlation between attractiveness and income of the participants based on a five-point scale of physical attractiveness from “very unattractive” to “very attractive.” They found something very interesting when it came to looks and earnings… … Read More

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