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The amount of vacation time people don’t take will sadden you

Celebrity Cruises conducted a survey of 1200 employees, 750 of who had paid time off. They got down to the underbelly of vacations and paid time off. Read More

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These 9 books are perfect summer getaways

When you grab your sunscreen bottle, consider checking out one of these books, perfect for all tastes from love stories to a primer on modern-day soccer. Read More

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This is what actually happens in your brain when you have a near-death experience

According to new findings, as many as one in 10 people have had near death experiences. The team enlisted 1,034 participants from 35 different countries. Read More

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This city has the highest unemployment rate

When it came to finding work, the highest unemployment rates were found in Detroit, Flint (Michigan), Gary (Indiana), and Hartford (Connecticut). Read More

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You will be shocked by which generation is the worst with money

One in three Millennials upped their retirement savings last year that’s the highest of any generation. A modest 26% of Gen Xers did the same … Read More

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Fecal parasites found in pools getting summer swimmers sick: CDC

Since 2009, there’s been one death linked to crypto, but 287 people have been hospitalized between 2009 and 2017, the CDC reported. Read More

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Content Marketing Institute’s GM on how brands can infuse storytelling into their campaigns

Stephanie Stahl is the General Manager of Content Marketing Institute and recently spoke with Ladders about the power of storytelling in marketing, how technology has changed the field, why content marketing is so important. Read More

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The secret behind MLB’s home run record-setting year

This season, baseball is projected to smash its home run record, 6,105 set in 2017, by as many as 500 dingers. Read More

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These are the most (and least) patriotic states in the U.S.

New Hampshire took the top spot as America’s most patriotic state, according to WalletHub. Wyoming, Vermont, Utah, and Idaho rounded out the top 10. 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.