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Millennials' parents just won't stop getting involved in their kids' jobs Ladders Staff

When Millennials’ parents aren’t busy evicting their 30-year-old sons from their houses, it seems they’re busy pestering their kids’ bosses. Read More

Here are 185 books Bill Gates has read and thinks you should too Meredith Lepore

Like many prolific business leaders, Bill Gates is a great reader. Gates reads about 50 books per year which means he is going through one per week. And not only is he reading about them but then he is writing recommendations for them on his blog and encouraging the world to adopt his vociferous appetite for books (sometimes with the help of puppies.) In a recent interview with The New York Times Gates said reading is one of his main tools for learning. “These days, I also get to visit interesting places, meet with scientists, and watch a lot of lectures online,” Gates explained. “But reading is still the main way that I both learn new things and test my understanding.” … Read More

How To

New study explains how to deter BS in the workplace Monica Torres

When we fall for BS, we feel like fools. ‘I just made a decision based on someone who has no idea what they are talking about?!’ we think. No one likes feeling played. How can we stop it from happening? Those are the questions that a new study sought to explain. Read More

Office Life

This equestrian clothing brand may replace athleisure in your office Meredith Lepore

Except for finance and law and a handful of other industries, overall professional attire has become quite casual in the last five years and heck, let’s just say it, sloppy. Thanks to the invention of athleisure wearing clothing you would wear both during and after a yoga class has become the norm attire in many a startup. Read More

Health

8 surprising flexible health and fitness jobs you can do from home Ladders Contributor

The health and fitness industry is one that is growing in its work-from-home options. While some health and fitness jobs will always require an in-person presence, there are others that can be taken into the virtual work world. And some of these jobs are pretty surprising. Read More

Interview Tips

How to lose a job interview in just a matter of minutes Sophia Anderson

Trying to acquire a job interview can seem to be a full-time job. Once attained, preparations must be made to secure the role. However, certain mistakes are common in an interview setting and must be avoided. Read More

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7 everyday tips to improve your life Andrew Ferebee

Changes don’t happen overnight and they don’t happen by accident. They are the result of several small habits practiced consistently over time. Read More

How To

How starting a doodling habit could change your life for the better Rachel Weingarten

A new study concluded that adding even short bursts (15-20 minutes) of art or doodling AKA “creative self-expression or art-making tasks” could result in “individuals perceiving themselves as having good ideas and being able to solve problems.” … Read More

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I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

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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

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The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

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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.