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If you ask modern career experts who have worked with this age group (and some who are part of it), millennials come with a plethora of benefits. In fact, most of the ideologies about working with and working for these young leaders are misguided and in some cases, not true. Here, they myth bust typical millennial characteristics and instead, share what’s actually pretty stellar. Read More

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6 countries with the best paternity leave Lindsay Tigar

It’s been said before—and continues to be widely debated—but the US is majorly behind all developed countries in offering paid leave for parents. This is true for women since maternity leave is still considered a ‘short-term disability’, only allowing for six weeks off for a natural birth, and eight for a c-section. Read More

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The surprising reason company culture is so important Jonah Malin

Do your employees sit in their cubicle all day every day, or are they provided with opportunities to collaborate and grow their social interactions? … Read More

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Neutralizing negativity in the workplace Paul White

Negativity is one of the most common, and deeply ingrained, obstacles to a healthy work environment. Learn how to neutralize it, here. Read More

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This person is most likely to ghost you at the office Kyle Schnitzer

Employees have started ghosting their employers, where employees have literally just stopped showing up to work and become impossible to get in contact with. Read More

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Use this technique to see if someone is actually listening to you John Brandon

Over the years, I’ve used a simple technique to find out if someone is listening. It’s not complicated, and it can work in meetings, interviews, just about any discussion. Of course, it
also works in casual settings and when you are not at work. Read More

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8 problems that high achievers regularly face Kaitlyn McInnis

From attempting to adhere to perfectionist standards to an overall fear of failure, these are the most common issues high achievers can be faced with. Read More

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What you should know about paternity leave and how to approach your boss about it Ladders Staff

Parental leave is when a male worker takes time off from work in order to spent time and care for their newborn, or an adopted or foster child. Depending on your workplace, paternity leave is paid time off, but other workplaces might offer it unpaid, which puts a burden on the worker to decide what a suitable amount of time off is … Read More

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How to spot a leader in 10 seconds or less, according to 3 experts Deborah Sweeney

How do you know if you’re meeting with a true leader? In 10 seconds or less, you’ll know you’re meeting with a capable individual. Read More

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