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A shocking number of people would opt for a robot boss over a human one CW Headley

Recently Oracle teamed up with Future Workplace to explore the potential of a technology-rich job market. In their massive new survey of workers from around the world, we learned that most people (64%) would actually prefer a robot boss to a human one. Read More

Here’s the path to job security in the 21st century Sarah Goff-Dupont

Could the definition of job security be evolving into something less straightforward than a fixed-term contract and a gold watch after 25 years of service? … Read More

Job Search

These are the hottest tech jobs in 2020 Ladders Staff

If you’re thinking about making a pivot in your career, we’ve covered the 15 fastest-growing jobs that will dominate this year, which also included various tech jobs such as robotics engineers, data scientists, full-stack engineers, and many others. Read More

The Future of Work

This is exactly what you need to know about AI and the future of your job Jeremy Veitch

We haven’t reached that point. Yet. But AI is already amongst us. It’s here in machines that recognize our voices and respond to our questions or demands by sifting, unsupervised, through vast reservoirs of
data. We call them names like Alexa and Siri. Read More

Advice

LogicMonitor CEO Kevin McGibben on the trap leaders fall into Jennifer Fabiano

Ladders spoke with LogicMonitor CEO Kevin McGibben to hear his thoughts on inspiring innovation at a technology company and how teamwork is paramount. Read More

Office Life

A look at computer software company LogicMonitor (plus advice for getting hired)Jennifer Fabiano

Find out more about LogicMonitor, including information on company culture and how to get hired at the Santa Barbara-based technology company. Read More

Health

Does blue light actually affect how we sleep?Kyle Schnitzer

Scientists from the University of Manchester believe that blue light isn’t as disruption to sleep patterns as once thought. In fact, with the right combination of dimming lights in the evening and more vibrant, brighter lights during the day, it actually has health benefits. Read More

The Future of Work

8 hiring trends for 2020 Lindsay Tigar

From what top-performing candidates will prioritize when job-searching to effective ways to field through applicants, here, thought leaders predict the hiring trends to come in 2020: … Read More

How To

A digital media expert on how to get organized for 2020 Garrett Schwartz

This is the year we commit to a resolution that will impact our careers now and in the future. This is the year we collectively resolve to do one thing better. Read More

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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

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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.