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Over 1,000 employees were surveyed about what frustrates them in their current careers and these were the top industries citing the most dissatisfaction. Read More

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The one thing you didn’t know about your to-do list Ladders Contributor

Have you ever noticed that some tasks on your to-do list get crossed off right away while other tasks tend to stay on the list no matter how hard you try? … Read More

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A 4-day work week may not be as far off as you think Meredith Lepore

You may have had to fight for Summer Fridays in your office, but soon you may only be working four days a week. Read More

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WeWork bans employees from expensing meat Monica Torres

WeWork told its global staffers that the company that provides shared workspaces around the world will no longer expense meals that include meat. Read More

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Can you truly bring your authentic fashion self to work?Cheryl Grace

At some point — about five years ago maybe — the phrase “bring your authentic self to work” became the working world’s hottest new fashion catchphrase. Read More

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Tips for women heading to the executive suite Carol Kinsey Goman

You might be surprised to find that leadership presence is not an attribute automatically assigned to you because of your business results. Read More

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This is where you could vacation if you just skipped a few brunches Lesley Chen

So just saying avocadon’t on a morning of bottomless mimosas won’t really help you with a down payment, but it can buy you some vacation time, according to HomeAway, an online marketplace for vacation rentals. Don’t believe us? Put down the toast and keep reading. Read More

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Study: Meetings with agendas are less wanted, but they work Monica Torres

Meetings can be time-sucking vortexes that steal our attention and energy. But here’s some bad news for those of us who hate meetings — meetings work. Read More

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At Amazon, you can appeal firing to jury of coworkers Monica Torres

If you’re on the chopping block at your job, the decision of whether or not you get fired is usually in the hands of your manager. At retail giant Amazon, however, you can defend yourself and appeal the decision to a jury of your peers. Announced last year, the “Pivot” probation program is designed to help underperforming employees in danger of being fired in Amazon’s growing workforce. Read More

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