Technology At Work

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Rise and fall of the landline: 143 years of telephones becoming more accessible – and smart Jay L. Zagorsky

When I lecture my students on this topic, I use one of the world’s most transformative inventions to illustrate my point: the telephone. Read More

There is now a special retreat to help ‘older’ tech workers cope … starting in their 30s Sheila McClear

The academy – more of a luxury retreat with workshops and heavy doses of wellness options – is dedicated to “navigating midlife transitions.” … Read More

The Future of Work

Robots star in ads, but mislead viewers about technology Ladders Contributor

Humans who are laughing at dumb machines may not think clearly or prepare actively for a future in which even limited robots and AI are key players. Read More

The Future of Work

Cubicles are back! Meet the man who makes those telephone booths Sheila McClear

With 70% of offices using the open office model, employees are at the breaking point, and employers have no choice but to find some private solutions. Read More

The Future of Work

The next technological disruption is coming. How will we adapt?Ladders Contributor

An author argues we’re actually on the cusp of the “third era of network-driven change” after the printing press in the 15th century and the railroad and telegraph in the 19th century. Read More

Office Life

Why do people still use fax machines?Ladders Contributor

It turns out that in many cases, faxing is more secure, easier to use and better suited to existing work habits than computer-based messaging. Read More

How To

How to have virtual presence as a leader Carol Kinsey Goman

If you are emailing, texting or typing in a chat window (lean mediums), there is nothing that gives added clues to the meaning of what you write. Read More

Advice

Data breaches are inevitable – here’s how to protect yourself anyway Ladders Contributor

There are some simple ways to protect your personal data that can still be effective, though they involve changing how you think about your own security. Read More

Job Search

The surprising reason companies are investing more in automation Alexandra Villarreal

Companies aren’t necessarily leaning on technology as a way to push entry-level workers out of the workforce. 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.