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This might be the best internship (or sun-ternship) of 2018

Days Inn is looking to pay an amateur photographer to travel across the United States for one month this summer, capturing photos of that glorious, orange star in the sky, in America’s sunniest cities — from sunrise yoga in San Diego to a sunset sail in Miami. Read More

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Women held only 5.1% of CEO positions in the S&P 1500 in 2016-2017

Just 5.1% of CEOs in the S&P Composite 1500 from 2016 to 2017 were women and they comprised only 11.5% of “other top executives,” — positions like CFO and COO. Read More

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These are the countries where robots have the most jobs

We know the robots are coming for our jobs but depending on where you live this may happen in a shorter amount of time. According to online statistics, market research and business intelligence portal Statista, there are already a number of countries where the rise of the machines is very much in play. In a new chart using data from the  International Federation of Robotics Statista looks at the countries where you will find the highest density of robot workers. Read More

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This is the time of year when you will be the most stressed at work

Unless you live in a year round warm climate, winter is pretty rough for most of us However, a new surprising study finds that it is actually a different season that actually makes us more stressed. Read More

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Survey: More than half of workers over 60 are postponing retirement

New research shows that 53% of people ages 60 and up report that “they are postponing retirement” and 24% of workers surveyed say they don’t know how much money they’ll need to put away for their Golden Years. Read More

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43% of 18-25 year olds say they're expected to work during vacation

Americans don’t always use their vacation days because they’re nervous about job security, but what happens when you’re using your time off but are still expected to work? And does it have an effect on your work-life balance? … Read More

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This US city has the highest percentage of ‘burned out’ workers

A new study reveals the top cause of stress among workers and who and where employees are feeling most burned out at their jobs. Read More

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These are the most iconic jobs in every state | Ladders

Americans enjoy such a large economy because they specialize and dominate in a wide range of industries. Similarly, individual states specialize in some industries more than others, as you can see in this map. Read More

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Here's everything you need to know about a career in cannabis | Ladders

the cannabis business is projected to grow to $24 billion by 2025 and 97% of recreational stores make a profit or break even.  If the government and financial institutions continue to support it, we have only seen the tip of the iceberg in terms of how lucrative it can be. 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.