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In our ever-connected world, the good thing is you can work from anywhere. The bad thing is you can work from anywhere. Read More

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Does your company know if it has a gender pay gap?Monica Torres

Companies are not explicitly out to discriminate against employees. Here’s how they can find and fix any disparities. Read More

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5 things you should never say when asking for a raise Lindsay Tigar

Asking for a raise is always tough. It will be even tougher if you make any of these five common mistakes. Here’s how to avoid them. Read More

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How not to feel left out and alone at work Jane Burnett

When you start a new job, it’s natural to feel left out of the workplace camaraderie, especially as you try to break into the “office tribes.” FOMO is real. Read More

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Would you want real-time feedback about your work? There's an app for that.Monica Torres

What if there was a technology that could tell you how everyone thought you did in the meeting, even if your performance was trash? … Read More

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Here are people's biggest coworker pet peeves Patrick Jones

Do you sit next to someone who chews loudly? Do they type louder than thunder? Do they eat food that smells up the whole office? We’ve all had an issue with a co-worker at one point or another. Ladders went out to ask people what bugs them about the people in their offices. Read More

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If you're stressed, new study says to think of yourself as someone else Monica Torres

To put your problems in perspective, it helps to give yourself some objective distance. Here’s a new technique with scientific backing. Read More

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Natalia 'The Saw Lady' Paruz on following your passion Patrick Jones

Natalia ‘The Saw Lady’ Paruz is a session musician who plays the saw. She performs in the subways of New York City to share her talents with passerby who seem surprised to see her. Ladders spoke with her during a public practice in the subway near Herald Square. Read More

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These are the top 5 best workplaces for women Jane Burnett

An equal seat at the table. Female executive leadership. These are the companies on Fortune and Great Place to Work’s 100 Best Workplaces for Women in 2017. Read More

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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.

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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.