Productivity

Articles by this author

The 10 commandments of holiday air travel Ladders Contributor

Delays, cancellations, and destroyed travel plans: 2018 has been one of the worst years in terms of flight disruptions, with a record number of travel plans going awry. However, no matter what goes wrong, you’re prepared; here AirHelp explains the 10 commandments of air travel you always need to remember in case your flight is disrupted. 1: … Read More

Turn your strengths into superpowers in 4 steps Selena Rezvani

It takes a little time, and for some — a level of self-permission — to really harness your superpowers and then capitalize on them to benefit your career. Read More

4 ways too much caffeine keeps you from realizing your potential Travis Bradberry

Caffeine withdrawal and lack of sleep leave you feeling tired in the afternoon, so you drink more caffeine, which leaves even more of it in your bloodstream at bedtime. Read More

The 1 leadership skill everybody overlooks Steven Spatz

Storytelling is the most underrated tool in business. It’s certainly proved the most impactful tool in my management career. Read More

Experts share the perks of working the holiday week instead of vacationing Erica Lamberg

If you’re part of the “skeleton crew” who has to cover and handle the workload while your coworkers are on holiday or hiatus, look at the silver lining. Read More

The Express Elevator Speech: What is it, what’s the goal, how to improve Fred E. Miller

The immediate goal of your elevator speech should be clarity and understanding. Everyone who hears it should know exactly what you do or what job you are seeking. Read More

It takes 4 days for Americans to start enjoying their vacations Sheila McClear

Almost half of all Millennials felt guilty about taking a vacation, versus 19% of people aged 55 and older. Read More

3 sneaky benefits of haters at work Cheryl Grace

Stop sneaking around corners, walking on eggshells and pulling knives out of your back and go beat these haters at their own game. Read More

Personal Finance

Do these 5 things by Dec. 31 to cut your tax bill Tina Orem via Nerdwallet

The sooner your tax preparer has an idea of how your year is shaping up, the sooner he or she can find you more ways to save. Read More

Must Reads

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.