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The Future of Work

4 secret benefits of business travel Meredith Lepore

Traveling for work can be rough. It’s stressful, it’s structured and it usually involves some very early mornings and mediocre coffee. But business travel isn’t slowing down any time soon as in 2016, U.S. travelers took 458.9 million domestic business trips and this is expected to reach 478.2 million by 2020. But if you do have a chance when traveling for work to get a moment to just explore, whether it is tacking on an extra day to a trip or just taking a long lunch, it can have a profound impact on you. Read More

The average American works more hours than a medieval peasant Jane Burnett

Think you’re working less than peasants did way back in the medieval ages? Although jobs have changed significantly since then, chances are, you’re probably wrong. Read More

Ronan Farrow to Loyola Marymount's Class of 2018 Ladders Contributor

Here is the full transcript of Ronan Farrow’s commencement speech to Loyola Marymount University’s Class of 2018. Read More

This is how women and men Venmo differently Monica Torres

When you send your coworkers money for buying that round of happy-hour drinks, your method may be different depending on who you are, according to a new study … Read More

Old expressions updated for the modern professional Rachel Weingarten

How can you stop using those pesky expressions that mark you as being out of touch? First things first, identify why they’re so annoying. Read More

These are the best (and worst) states for working mothers Jane Burnett

A new study shows that Vermont is the best state for employed moms this year. This state also claimed first place in the same study last year. Read More

This is the best day of the week to work remotely Monica Torres

What’s the best day to work from home? “Every day,” some of us would like to answer. Or if that’s an impossibility, what about extending our weekend with a Friday or Monday option to work from home, we would like to tell our skeptical superiors. But if you want to successfully negotiate for a remote … Read More

How to explain a complex topic in simple terms Danny Rubin

Strong writing skills are paramount. You don’t want to confuse people when you try to break down a difficult topic. On the flip side, employees will appreciate how you simplified the issue and, in doing so, valued their time and attention. Read More

Should you ever tell your boss you're unhappy?Lindsay Tigar

The tricky part of navigating a time where you’re less than satisfied with your role or company is maintaining a sense of professionalism. And even more so: How do you know when you have a right to complain, and when you should find another solution? … Read More

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