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6 gadgets on Amazon that make all of the difference when you work from home

However, there are a few important gadgets and products that can improve how you work and will help you focus on the actual work — not making the gadgets work correctly. Read More

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9 ways to keep your kids busy while you try to work from home

If you are looking for creative, effective ways to occupy your children’s attention, there are some strategies recommended by educators, authors, and other gurus. Read More

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11 excuses killing your happiness – here’s what to do

The best way to meet someone who’s “right” for you is to do so by immersing yourself in an activity that brings out the best in you. Read More

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Here’s how you can give back during the Coronavirus outbreak

In order to keep yourself busy during the coronavirus outbreak, there are ways people can exercise safely in their homes or even look at picking up a new hobby that they’ve long put off. But if you’re looking to give back and help during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are ways to do that as well. Read More

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Tips from a former interrogator on how to lead a company during the COVID-19 outbreak

Michael Reddington, CFI, an expert forensic interviewer and the president of InQuasive, which offers businesses and leaders with the keys to communication, spoke to Ladders about how both business leaders and employees can communicate during the COVID-19 outbreak. Reddington said one of the best ways to evaluate yourself as a leader is to ask yourself, “If you’re OK, they’re OK.” … Read More

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4 ways you should never give an elevator pitch

Here are the four ways you should never give an elevator pitch, as well as useful strategies for how you should. Read More

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The secret to staying calm through long waiting periods

Nine times out of ten, however, these waiting periods really have nothing to do with you; they’re caused by annoyances like unexpected calls, traffic jams, or scheduling mistakes. Read More

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9 things hyper successful people never waste their energy doing

We spoke to a handful of psychologists and successful C-level executives to see exactly what we shouldn’t be doing while we aim for greatness. Read More

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4 major warning signs of awful company culture

If you know the world of work, you know it’s not a stretch to imagine that one out of five people is trapped somewhere with bad culture. So for those of you considering joining a new organization, be sure to do your research and look for these four major warning signs of awful company culture. Read More

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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.