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4 things to do when your manager treats you like a ghost Jane Burnett

Ever feel like your manager either doesn’t want you to succeed, or won’t even give you occasional praise, even when it’s well deserved? You definitely don’t have to suffer in silence — this is what you should do instead of feeling undervalued. Read More

Here's how to get more out of networking events Jane Burnett

Buy tickets to a networking event. Get there, buckled up for a cookie-cutter experience of going from one panel to the next. Only talk to other attendees during breaks and cocktail receptions, then rush to the next session. Here are some strategies could help you stand out a networking events for all the right reasons. Read More

5 ways to take a work break — and none include your phone Nir Eyal

The next time you need to take a break at work, choose an activity that is restorative so you feel refreshed and more prepared to tackle the rest of your day. Here are the top nine. Read More

Bad news: You probably don't have MLK Day off Jane Burnett

If you work at a business in America, you most likely don’t have Martin Luther King Jr. Day off on Monday, January 15, according to a recent survey. Read More

These were the craziest workplace surveillance stories of 2017 Monica Torres

New advances in technology are making it easier than ever for our employers to track our movements, whereabouts, and employability. These were the craziest stories of 2017. Read More

How to survive Dry January at the office Monica Torres

As part of our New Year’s resolution to live healthier this year, many of us choose to forego alcohol for the month of January in a phenomenon known as Dry January. Here’s how to stick to it at work. Read More

Millennials want passion more than money at work Jane Burnett

New research on millennials at work shows that when they get a new job, the most popular top priority is being in a role they’re passionate about. Read More

7 fool-proof ways to stay positive in a toxic workplace Ladders Contributor

There’s a lot we need to do as a culture to improve the workplace, and while generally speaking the workplace at large is moving in a more empathetic, positive direction, toxic environments still exist. So what can you do to remain positive if you find yourself in this type of situation? … Read More

Study: Perfectionism is on the rise among millennials Monica Torres

While holding to yourself to a high standard can help you strive for success, perfectionism can also hold your career back when it becomes your only metric for success and satisfaction. Read More

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