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3 common myths about what it takes to succeed in entrepreneurship Ladders Contributor

It’s necessary to separate fact from fiction. Read More

These are the happiest people at work Meredith Lepore

The happiest people at work probably aren’t in your office. Read More

Productivity

4 ways to automate your life to increase your work productivity Monica Torres

Here are some of the best ways to use technology to automate and gain back hours of lost time we waste on administrative tasks. Read More

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10 things I wish someone told me before I started working from home Ladders Contributor

Self-discovery and revelations aside, there’s a roadmap to do it all right. Read More

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Here are 22 of the best day-to-day, time-saving tips to use now Ladders Contributor

We try to squeeze as many hours in one work day, to be “productive”, but in the end everything depends less on time and more on this. Read More

Productivity

What are millennials doing wrong when it comes to their careers?Dandan Zhu

Here are the major themes I notice from my millennial peers, clients, and friends who have not found success in their careers. Read More

Office Life

4 secrets to easily make your relationships awesome Eric Barker

But what makes them work? What makes them fail? What’s the essential building block of a relationship? Why do some spark and others fade? You might have a theory or two but I don’t think we know what really keeps love, friendship, and family going. Read More

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How to psych yourself up for a challenging assignment Jane Burnett

With sky-high expectations, a tight deadline and a whole lot of moving parts, you’ve got yourself a pretty challenging assignment. Here’s how to finally get started once you stop groaning about it. 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.