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How to detach from work to preserve your mental wellbeing Charlotte Giver

Mentally distracting oneself from work during out of work hours can help restore emotional, cognitive and spiritual resources lost because of long hours, work stress and demands. Read More

Advice for entrepreneurs from 16 people who did it themselves Shana Lebowitz

Business advice from entrepreneurs, startup founders, and CEOs comes in handy. We asked 16 entrepreneurs to share some words of wisdom, based on lessons they’ve learned and mistakes they’ve made along the way. Read More

I grew up on welfare and now I have $50,000 saved at age 28 Ladders Contributor

It was 2014, and I was feeling overwhelmed by my poor credit, student loans, and credit card debt. On a whim, while waiting in line at Duane Reade, I picked up a copy of Suze Orman’s Women and Money. I was hooked. It was the first time I felt like I was in full control of my own financial future. Read More

7 ways to survive a long, lonely unemployment period Jane Burnett

While part of you might feel like you lost your identity when you lost your job, there are things you can do to help navigate such an emotionally draining time. Read More

Happiness Hacks to Reinvigorate Your Workday | The Ladders Ladders Contributor

Since the State of the Global Workplace Report indicates 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work, that is why implementing workplace happiness hacks are imperative. Read More

Why being the backup person at work isn’t such a bad idea after all Rachel Weingarten

There is something to be said for not being the top dog at work. Here are some reasons to celebrate being the backup. Read More

6 tips to keep in mind when traveling for a job interview Jane Burnett

You scored the interview! Now you just have to take a plane, train or a car to get there. Here are six things to do when you have to travel for a job interview. Read More

The sound of people chewing can actually stop you from getting work done Monica Torres

If the sound of people chewing gum in your office drives you crazy, there’s a medical term for your frustration — misophonia, also known as selective sound sensitivity syndrome. Read More

Chloe Kim shows us why enjoying the moment will make you more successful Monica Torres

Olympic athletes spend years of practice preparing for their one big moment. Under this pressure, you may think that the best way forward is to be serious to stay focused. Studies have shown otherwise, and for Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim broadcasting her food cravings to 189,000 followers helps ease her nerves. Read More

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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.