Career Advice & Insights

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The Future of Work
How to stay honest when filing taxes in a pandemic year

Many in the U.S. will be filing their personal income tax returns in the next few days, as the deadline to do so was pushed from April 15 to July 15. Read More

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Andrea Kane, CHRO, Cinch Home Services: The biggest trend right now is the importance of flexibility

Kane discusses everything from managing company-wide projects to finding that infamous work and life balance as an executive. Read More

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Are rotational offices the future of work? Here’s what the experts say

In more congested areas like New York City, these rotating schedules have only been the case for select companies, but as phases are achieved and cases remain low, many are considering the rotating office as the new normal. Read More

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Geri Johnson, SVP of Innovation at the PR agency SSPR: The first thing I look for in an interview is passion

Johnson took time out of her schedule to discuss how all executives can be more supportive of people of color, and the LGBTQ community alike. Read More

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Kimberly Bullock Gatling, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Fox Rothschild: Diversity work motivates me because there is so much to be done

“Diversity work motivates me because there is so much to be done. Even if I am exhausted, I remind myself how grateful I am to be in this role.” … Read More

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Want to be insanely successful? Put all your eggs in 1 basket

Today, making the unsafe choice has never been easier. There are so many ways to succeed — technology and access have never been more abundant. Read More

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Kelechi Okere, EVP, Business Development, RSP Nutrition: I’m conscious that, as a Black man, my actions—good or bad—can be perceived as representative of my race

Okere took some time to chat with The Ladders about trends within his industry, balancing work and life, and what he’s experienced as a person of color: … Read More

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7 little things that will impress your boss while working remotely

Attempting to navigate proper work from home etiquette can be highly challenging, even for the most overachieving employees. Read More

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This phenomenon could lead to an increase in COVID-19 cases

The good news is, there are ways to combat caution fatigue and make it easier to follow safety regulations without it feeling so draining. 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.