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'Entrepreneurship porn' paints a pretty picture of startup life, but glosses over the dangers Shana Lebowitz

“Entrepreneurship porn” is luring many ambitious Americans into launching companies, when they might be better off joining a more established organization. Read More

Health

5 reasons why side hustles can benefit your mental health Krista Gray

Side hustles can provide a bunch of unexpected mental benefits. Here are a handful of ways your hustle can help you stay happy and healthy. Read More

Advice

How to write the perfect pitch to secure a side hustle Ladders Contributor

Career happiness doesn’t have to be just a far-fetched idea. A side hustle can make it a reality, and if you need help getting a start, this can help. Read More

Productivity

How to use the Law of Attraction to thrive in your career Krista Gray

Why and how what we put out into the world comes back to us — and how we can use the Law of Attraction to find professional success. Read More

Productivity

Time management expert says this is the only reason to have a morning routine Meredith Lepore

If you truly want to have a morning routine that really accomplishes something Laura Vanderkam, time management expert and author of “Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done” says this is the secret. Read More

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12 high-paying side jobs you can do in your free time Ladders Contributor

If you’re looking to earn some extra money, gain experience in a new field or industry, fill some free time, or find a summer gig, side jobs can fill all of these wishes. Read More

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How being fired can be great and why everyone should experience it at least once Amanda Oliver

Let me explain why I think being fired is one of the best things that can happen to you and why everyone should be fired at least once in their lives. Read More

Productivity

This is how 'Favorite Sister' author Jessica Knoll fuels her productivity Meredith Lepore

If you have ever felt bad about coming home after work and collapsing on your couch to watch hours of reality TV, don’t. Simply look to New York Times best-selling author Jessica Knoll whose second novel, The Favorite Sister, is centered around the intriguing lives of reality TV stars. Knoll, who is a huge fan of The Real Housewives franchise and often binges on seasons, realized there were so many rich, story templates sitting right in front of her eyes that writing about this subject for her follow up book was a bit of a no brainer. And there is no doubt that this book will do as well as her first, The Luckiest Girl Alive, which sold over 450,000 copes and spent four months on the Times’ best-seller list. Oh and Reese Witherspoon bought the rights for the film. Read More

The Future of Work

This California ruling could decide future of contracted work Monica Torres

This month, the California Supreme Court challenged the entire gig economy’s business model, ruling that a contractor must be classified as an employee if they do jobs that are part of the “usual course” of the company’s business. 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.