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15 office clothing choices you should never make in the summer Meredith Lepore

Even though we live in an increasingly casual world where yoga clothes or post-yoga class or you walked by a yoga studio and thought about it but frozen yogurt instead clothes are the norm for everyday wear there are still a few lines you cannot cross in offices. Now, yes, many office environments like startups have literally what seems like zero rules when it comes to attire and in the summer, boundaries are especially pushed because of the higher temperatures which some people view as an excuse to wear ANYTHING. Read More

Apple’s new 'app limits' feature can help curb smartphone use Jane Burnett

Instagram lets you track how much time you waste on its app, but Apple also showed that it wasn’t far behind, announcing yesterday that the iOS 12 update coming this fall will include “App Limits” that helps restrict the amount of usage, according to your settings. Read More

4 very basic skills you might not have (and how to get them)Rachel Weingarten

The bottom line is, if you’re unable to do something, there are more ways than ever to learn to do them and blow up the notion that an entire generation of people can’t figure out basic skills. Read More

5 common leadership faux pas Obinna Ekezie

Regardless of your rank in a company, from manager to director or CEO, leadership challenges will surface. These five lessons address some of the most common challenges, which when dissolved, can help your company get to that next level — the one we all seek. Read More

The Do’s and Don’ts for writing your first post-grad resume Paige Breaux

As a post-grad, it can often feel like the whole world is at your fingertips, but you have no clue where to start the career search. To help you set yourself up well as you kick off the beginning of your career, we’re tackling the first and greatest hurdle you might face: writing your resume. Read More

Doing this during your commute could add years to your life Meredith Lepore

A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that people who walk faster have a 20% lower mortality risk compared to slower walkers. Read More

Avoid the burnout: 8 hobbies to reignite your creativity Ladders Contributor

From baking to ancestry, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite ways to invigorate your creativity no matter what your interests and skill set. Read More

The Eisenhower matrix: How to decide on what’s important and urgent (without a to-do list)Mayo Oshin

In his lifetime, Eisenhower accomplished a lot and sustained high productivity for many years until his death. His best-known technique, the Eisenhower Matrix, is a simple, powerful tool that will help you to better prioritize your tasks—distinguish between what is important and urgent—and boost your productivity today. Here’s how it works. Read More

This is what it takes to make a meeting successful Praveen Tipirneni

Skipping past all the generalized industry-speak on best practices for meetings, here are a few things company leaders and members should consider when quantifying these time blocks. Read More

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