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14 marketing experts predict the trends of 2020 (and beyond)

Ladders asked marketing experts at several well-known companies and agencies for their prediction about the trends we’ll see in 2020 that will impact all of us. Read More

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The truths about commuting to work might make you cringe

A third of Americans commuting to work by car reported feeling an emotional rollercoaster just before even starting work. Read More

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The amount of money the Super Bowl is going to cost businesses is shocking

After football fans slugged their way back (or even skipped) work last year costing businesses to lose nearly a half-billion dollars in productivity, it’s expected that the losses will rise well north of the number in 2019. Read More

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7 strategic planning mistakes most leaders make

Even if you are a superstar in your field, having the ability to pause, think critically and plan for how you will get from point A to point B is the secret to success. Read More

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An analysis of the workplace toxicity at travel brand Away that led to an executive resignation

Taking a look at new revelations about the toxic workplace at travel brand Away, including CEO Steph Korey’s view on culture and growth. Read More

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These are the worst routes to fly this Thanksgiving

Which flying routes and airports, in particular, will be the worst? AirHelp took a look at travel data from 2018 to help inform travelers about what to expect this year, and here’s what they found: … Read More

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Millennials would give up this for an entire year to have a job they love

Giving up the opportunity to have kids, travel, to even Instagram were some of the responses to a new study that polled 1,000 Millennials between the ages of 23 and 38. Read More

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Are Baby Boomers the future of the workforce?

The report noted there are many benefits to hiring Baby Boomers because of their “rich institutional knowledge and professional contacts,” which might be hard to find when hiring younger talent. Read More

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Why fewer people are visiting Starbucks, according to this study

Forbes reported that monthly visits to Starbucks dropped by nearly 7% compared to other nearby coffee shops shortly after Starbucks implemented its open-door bathroom policy. 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.