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The best out-of-office emails to use when you finally take that PTO

Ah, it’s your long-awaited vacation time. When you finally take your PTO, these are the best out-of-office emails to use. Read More

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4 expressions to avoid that make you sound clueless at work

In order to make sure you sound like you know what you’re talking about, cut these common words and expressions from your vocabulary. Read More

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Why parents shouldn’t work from home, according to a Stanford expert

Are you a parent? You probably shouldn’t work from home. According to a Stanford expert, this is why. Read More

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15 ways smart people start an email that’s not ‘I hope this finds you well’

What is the proper way to start an email? It’s not ‘I hope this finds you well.’ … Read More

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6 patronizing phrases you say at work without realizing it

There are a few common phrases you might be using that seem harmless, when, they’re perceived as patronizing by your fellow employees. Read More

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This company is fixing a huge problem in the tech industry through salary transparency

A company called Levels.fyi has been an integral player in helping tech employees get the salaries they deserve by demystifying the complex world of levels at tech companies. Read More

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The most successful CEOs tend to have these zodiac signs

With the help of a new paper published in Business Comparison, Ladders reviews all of the similarities that make eminent individuals different than everyone else. Read More

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How I used a gratitude intervention to change company culture

Teaching employees to publicly thank one another encourages not only good will, but productivity. Read More

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Why office babblers tend to be leaders

Those that speak more often tend to become leaders — not necessarily for what they have to say, but especially in groups that lack leadership. 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.