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Workers in this industry take the longest to get ready for work in the morning Meredith Lepore

According to a new survey from Best Mattress Brand of over 1,000 people, those who worked for the government took the longest to get ready at 42 minutes. Read More

The biggest hiring challenges we're all facing today, according to 15 hiring experts Linda Le Phan

We went and asked some seasoned hiring managers and recruiters what their thoughts are about today’s biggest hiring challenges. Read More

15 companies in New York City this month hiring for $100K positions like crazy Meredith Lepore

Using data from its continuously updated database of jobs, Ladders compiled a list of the top 15 companies hiring for $100K jobs right now in New York. Read More

Survey: These college majors were just named most and least valuable Jane Burnett

New research from Bankrate reveals the most valuable and least valuable college majors with average salary and unemployment rate. Read More

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Successful professionals share the thing that helped them land a raise Lindsay Tigar

Though the process varies by industry and company, there are various ways to reap the ‘yes’ you’re looking for – and have earned – when seeking a raise. Read More

Who wants to join a union? A growing number of Americans Ladders Contributor

Only 10.7% of American workers belong to a union today, approximately half as many as in 1983, but interest in joining unions is at a four-decade high. Read More

This is the job with the fastest-growing pay Monica Torres

Wage-growth in traditionally lower-paying jobs is rebounding from a slowdown in 2017 as a result of the strong economy in 2018. Read More

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Mapped: Millennials get paid much less than previous generations Raul Amoros

Millennials are now the largest generation in the American labor force, accounting for well over half of all workers in the US. And with three different generations now in the workplace, employers have to consider pay differences between people of all ages. Our new map reveals how the difference in pay among Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers differs dramatically based on geographic location. Read More

Survey: This city has the most employees who think they aren't paid enough Jane Burnett

New research from global staffing firm Robert Half shows that this American city with the most employees who think they are “underpaid” at work. 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.