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Survey: Other than salary, benefits are the top reason someone would jump ship Jane Burnett

The top thing (outside of more money) that would cause an American worker to jump ship for a new job is “better benefits.” … Read More

How to handle ghosting in the workplace Lindsay Tigar

Career experts shed their best advice for dealing with this spooky situation, all while maintaining your professional cool. Read More

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I face ableism in the workplace: What I wish my company did differently Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Only when we stop defining people with disabilities as “disabled people” instead of referring to them as “people with disabilities” will all employees be treated with the same respect. Read More

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Why you can't afford to ignore office politics Jo Miller

Office politics. Cliques. Hierarchies. Alignments. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t do business without ‘em. Read More

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10 reasons nice bosses finish first Travis Bradberry

What exactly does a “nice” boss look like, and how does one pull it off without being a pushover? Incorporate these behaviors into your repertoire, and you’ll see immediate improvement in your leadership skills. Read More

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How funny bosses encourage deviant rule breakers Monica Torres

Funny bosses encourage us to let our guard down, but a new study found that their jokes can inadvertently encourage us to let our guard down too much, communicating that the workplace is an upside-down funhouse where rules no longer apply. Read More

How To

How to manage a team that’s getting nowhere Jane Burnett

It’s hard to work in a department that isn’t doing well, but being in charge of one is a whole different story. Read More

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A day-by-day guide to your first week at a new job Lindsay Tigar

Since many feel overwhelmed acclimating to different cultural norms, office politics and processes, it’s better to break up the days with micro goals. Not sure where to begin? No worries: consider this your no-brainer timeline for making it through the week stress-free. Read More

Job Search

4 things dating apps teach us about how to find a perfect (employer) match Ladders Contributor

Four things to keep in mind as you search for a job, inspired by the online dating world: With authenticity, similar interests, expressed enthusiasm, and pragmatism, you can find a match made in heaven. 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.