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This is where workers are most committed to their jobsDerek Miller

Across all the cities analyzed, the prevalence of long commutes is high: In Lubbock, Texas, 10% of residents spent an hour a day getting to and from work, while in New York, it’s over 71%. Read More

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Should you reveal your embarrassing past at work?Rachel Weingarten

So, what should you do if you have a colorful past? Perhaps learning from famous folks with monumental faux pas could help. Read More

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Why you should always ask the hiring manager this one questionBeth Braccio Hering

Asking the hiring manager the question, ‘What does a typical day look like?’ helps you understand the daily expectations and routine for the role. Read More

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The scientific secret to performing under pressureOzan Varol

In our personal and professional lives, most practices are superficial dress rehearsals that double as exercises in self-deception. Read More

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Jeff Bezos banned PowerPoint in meetings … but is his replacement any better?Ladders Contributor

If the goal of a meeting is thematic, then using narrative is a great option. However, if the goal of a meeting is specific, then PowerPoint is the better choice. Read More

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Carpe diem: Seize opportunities and take risks – If you don’t ask, you don’t getLadders Contributor

Women need to learn to take risks, withstand disapproval and criticism, survive failure, seize opportunities, and understand perfection is never required. Read More

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It’s time to go after awards and recognitionSelena Rezvani

Experts stand out because they’re sought out for their wise judgment. … Often, they have a slate of awards and recognition burnishing their personal brand. Read More

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Why employees hit ‘record’ and what to watch out forMonica Torres

Is surveilling your coworkers worth it? Secret recordings give statements added weight, but they can come with an unintended backlash. Read More

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Do you lack self-confidence, a must-have for business success? Let’s fix it right nowLadders Contributor

Confidence is a skill, and like any other, it can be acquired. Step one is to just do it. Act as if you exude self-confidence. Fake it until you become it. Read More

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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.

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The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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