Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

Workplace related stress rivals diabetes and drinking as a heart disease risk factor. Read More

Forced out of work and pushing 60 – What’s next for older workers?Sheila McClear

The author of “55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal” talks about age discrimination and what to do if you’re not able to work until 65. Read More

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3 things to do when everything appears to go wrong in your life Michal Stawicki

Adversity is often a stepping stone to success. That is, if you don’t give up because the cloud of dark emotions discouraged you completely. Read More

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Accountability partners are great. But ‘success’ partners will change your life Benjamin P. Hardy

The difference between “accountability” and “excitement.” By adding an accountability partner to your life, you’re simply increasing your odds of success. Read More

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What you can learn from the world’s most misunderstood poem Ozan Varol

In a world of clickbait – where we’re conditioned to hone in on the title and ignore the content – reading the poem is one of the most subversive things you can do. Read More

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To reach a goal, you may have to give up these things Sheila McClear

Sometimes, to achieve your goals, you might need to give up something – books, music, sleep, Netflix – for a concentrated period of time. Read More

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10 do’s and dont’s of networking Ladders Contributor

While it can be intimidating to roll up on someone and start a conversation, it’s often necessary. Here are some do’s and dont’s of networking. Read More

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How you can achieve big results from small wins Thomas Oppong

Consider what small changes you can make starting today that will result in a big difference in your life. Read More

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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

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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.