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You can’t predict when an emergency can strike, but you can prepare how you’ll react to it so you won’t be caught off guard. Be prepared to evacuate. Read More

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How to win with a narcissist: 5 secrets backed by research Eric Barker

What’s the best way to handle impossible people? Here’s how to deal with a narcissist when saying sprinting away Road-Runner-style isn’t an option. Read More

Office Life

Everyday office horror stories that still keep us up at night Monica Torres

When you’re an employee, every day can become Halloween. Here are your (mildly) terrifying office horror tales from cubicles near and far. Read More

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3 top reasons people turn down a job offer Monica Torres

Sometimes, for the sake of your career and your sanity, you must say no and walk away from a job offer. Here’s when you should. Read More

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Here's how to defeat the most common workplace fears Jane Burnett

It may be Halloween season, but you don’t have to experience fear at work. Here’s how to overcome the things that terrify you the most about your job. Read More

Advice

8 ways to communicate like a human infographic Rachel Weingarten

While human beings can’t be infographics, but cutting down on conversational clutter can make people more inclined to listen to what you say. Read More

Office Life

How to diplomatically fire your friend Ladders Contributor

It won’t be easy but it may be necessary to fire your friend. Here are the top five lessons on how to do it. 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.