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Facebook is facing two age discrimination lawsuits Monica Torres

Two new age discrimination lawsuits are arguing that Facebook is not the inclusive, great place to work it’s supposed to be… if you’re too old. Read More

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What would you say to these crazy interview questions?Patrick Jones

Ladders decided to go out on the streets of New York City and see how people answer some of the weirder questions out there. If this were an actual job interview, we don’t think any of these people would be hired. Read More

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4 ways to command respect in your workplace Jane Burnett

Why you might not be getting the respect you want at work, and how to make sure that you do in the future. Hint: it’s a two-way street. Read More

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Chef giving up his Michelin stars shows perils of constantly being ranked Monica Torres

Once you reach the top of your field, you must choose to embrace this pressure-cooker of raised expectations — or escape its heat as Sébastien Bras has chosen to do. Read More

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4 ways to get your work done when you're drowning in meetings Jane Burnett

Try to schedule a meeting where no one sits down. That’ll speed things up. Read More

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6 absurdly beautiful workspaces you can use all over the world Lindsay Tigar

Live like you are on vacation, and work like you never left the home office. Read More

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How to handle business lunch etiquette Patrick Jones

Ladders sat down with Patricia Napier Fitzpatrick, who runs the Etiquette School of New York, to talk about how we should handle ourselves when we are eating in a business setting. Read More

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5 ways to communicate with a stressed-out co-worker Kat Boogaard

How can you effectively deal with a stressed out co-worker without losing your cool yourself? Here’s what you need to know. Read More

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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.