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The art of the layoff: three ways to make staff cuts less painful

In hard conversations like layoffs, how you break the news matters. Read More

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Office seating can change your life, and one company is doing something about it

One startup is creating a whole job devoted to getting office seating right. Read More

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If you must talk about politics at work, a trauma expert tells you how

Here are some things you can do when politics come up in conversation at work. Read More

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Career lessons from The Walking Dead and other great TV shows

If zombies can teach you anything, it’s that you shouldn’t let power go to your head. Read More

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U.S. Attorney exits job to cheering crowds, living the dream of every fired employee

When a fired employee decides to leave like a legend. Read More

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One thing bosses can do to strengthen teamwork at the office

When the boss has an obvious favorite, teams fall apart. Read More

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These are the 6 worst salary-negotiation mistakes you can make | Ladders

Don’t focus too much on money … Read More

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Man experiences a week at work as a woman, is horrified

The illuminating experience has something to teach every worker. Read More

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How I turn my shyness into strength at work | Ladders

Don’t try to fight it. Read More

Must Reads
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.