Career Advice & Insights

Sarah LaFleur, Founder and CEO of M.M. LAFLEUR, talks to Ladders about dressing for success and her mission to rid the world of the pantsuit and replace it with beautiful attire for purposeful women. Sarah, what is M.M. LAFLEUR’s mission? Why did you decide to start your own business? The mission of our company is … Read More

Update your professional attire to make the right impression and advance your career. Experts agree that your appearance plays a role in your professional advancement. Your clothing, grooming, hygiene and hairstyle all affect your personal brand. This becomes even more important when you’re looking for a job or vying for a promotion. Remember, you only … Read More

With new technology comes a new set of workplace etiquette rules. Learn how to maximize your productivity and keep the peace with your office mates. Technology can be a great time-saver or a time-sink, depending on the platforms you’re using and how you use them. Additionally, the use of electronic devices requires its own set … Read More

Share what you’ve learned from your fathers, too! With Father’s Day a few days away, many of us are spending the time trying to round up last-minute gifts that are meaningful and well thought-out for the main men in our lives.  (Although I’ll admit to opting for the tried-and-true golf balls more than once.) Father’s … Read More

I’ve been promoted! Now what? Set expectations…for yourself and others Request a meeting with your new manager to learn what is expected of you over the first 30, 60 and 90 days on the job. If you’re successful during these time periods, what will you have learned or accomplished? Use this information to set goals … Read More

The work dress code is enough of a landmine as it is, with its myriad variations and elusive interpretations, that it is no wonder that sometimes the last thing employees (or even executives) dare to do is tread the changing waters of trends. But there is something to be said for having a little fun … Read More

How to repair your reputation after a holiday party blunder.  Alright, so you didn’t read my last article – you had a few too many vodka and tonics and things got a little out of hand at your company’s holiday party. Whether you mouthed off to your manager, got caught up in an inappropriate conversation, … Read More

Coming to work on a Monday morning to find upper management tight-lipped is an uneasy feeling. Some say it could be a sign of impending layoffs or bad things to come but should you start packing up, or speak up? Decoding the Silence First you’ll have to play detective and try and figure out what … Read More

There has been a lot of #TwitterBacklash in the past few years. Major brands are running their mouths in 140 characters or less. Some are paying the price. Kenneth Cole once tweeted “Millions are in uproar in #Cairo. Rumor is they heard our new spring collection is now available online…” If an uproar is what … Read More