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Offices are being torn apart by Laurel and Yanny. Here's why it's definitely Laurel Meredith Lepore

If you work in an office with humans and computers there is a good chance that most of you are talking about the latest debate to take hold of the internet. Forget that banal blue white dress fiasco (and for the record, it was definitely blue), now it is all about Yanny-Laurel. Read More

5 genius Slack apps you never knew you needed Sami Allen

If you use Slack (a popular professional messaging system) for work, you may be familiar with how it works. The tool makes it possible to create specific discussion “channels,” chat with another team member directly or make a fun group chat with several of your bestie coworkers. But you probably didn’t know that Slack also hosts a ton of awesome apps that could make your workday that much more productive. Read More

Personal branding: 5 ways to develop your online persona Obinna Ekezie

Following are five tips to help build your personal brand. Make it a point to not only build your personal brand but to influence others within your business to build theirs. Read More

Nikki Haley to Clemson's Class of 2018 Ladders Contributor

Here is the video of United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley’s commencement address to Clemson’s Class of 2018. Read More

This map shows where freelancers get more bang for their buck Raul Amoros

Freelancing is on the rise. Since more people are ditching traditional corporate jobs and striking out on their own, it’s worth asking: How much money do freelancers need to make to enjoy a reasonable standard of living? We created a new map to find out. Read More

How to find your tribe in 10 simple steps Ladders Contributor

Finding your “tribe,” your people, your peeps, the folks with whom you connect, is doable, but not always a simple task. Whatever the case, it is important to surround yourself with powerful and supportive people who encourage you to be your best self. Read More

How posting memories on social media can make you more forgetful Monica Torres

A new study found that the use of social media can actually make us more forgetful about what exactly happened in those pictures. Read More

How to “clean up” your social media presence before a job-search Ladders Contributor

Let’s take a look at what you can do to prep your social media profiles for a job search, which might entail a background check or a critical look at your online reputation. Read More

This is how women and men Venmo differently Monica Torres

When you send your coworkers money for buying that round of happy-hour drinks, your method may be different depending on who you are, according to a new study … Read More

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