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This is the shocking number of US workers at risk of COVID-19 infection John Anderer

A new study from the University of Washington has calculated the exact number of US workers putting themselves in harm’s way, and the numbers are surprising in their scope. Read More

Health

This is how many people are near their social distancing breaking point CW Headley

According to a new survey commissioned by Kelton Global of 1,895 U.S. citizens over the age of 18, 100% of Americans say they’ll “snap if stay-at-home orders last longer than six months,” and 25% are already nearing their breaking point. Read More

How To

A complete guide to negotiating your salary virtually Rachel Weingarten

If you have an upcoming negotiation, you might want to read these tips before hopping on that next call. Read More

How To

These Harvard researchers just discovered the greatest sales hack John Anderer

It may sound counterproductive at first, but researchers from Harvard Business School and the University of San Francisco have found that consumers really appreciate it when stores and businesses are transparent when it comes to production costs. Read More

Productivity

You’re not a failure because of a recession Tim Denning

During difficult times, it can be easy to get down on yourself. But remind yourself of this: you are not a failure because of a recession. Read More

Personal Finance

Suze Orman says this is exactly where to invest your money right now Jennifer Fabiano

Financial expert Suze Orman told Ladders the most important thing you can do with your money right now and how and where you should be investing. Read More

Personal Finance

This is exactly what you should do with your COVID-19 stimulus check, according to an expert Jennifer Fabiano

Rhian Horgan, a former JP Morgan Investment Advisor and CEO of financial planning platform Kindur, explained to Ladders how people can decide if they should spend, save, or invest their COVID-19 stimulus check. Read More

Personal Finance

6 useful benefits of having wealthy friends in a crisis Todd Brison

What are some benefits to having wealthy friends in a crisis? No, it’s not so they can loan you money. Here are 6 other useful ways it can help. Read More

Personal Finance

This is what Suze Orman says you MUST do with your money during the pandemic Jennifer Fabiano

Financial guru Suze Orman told Ladders how her financial advice has changed since the coronavirus pandemic has begun to affect the economy. Read More

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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.