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Can an employer have secret age hiring preferences for its online applicants? That’s the question the Supreme Court may decide to answer if it chooses to hear Villarreal v. R.J. Reynolds. If the nation’s top court chooses this case, it could have a dramatic impact on the scope of how online hiring works. This is a landmark … Read More

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Do you have enough saved to retire for 22 years? Probably not Jane Burnett

Retirement used to last 2 years. Now it lasts 22 years. Americans are nervous. Read More

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The World Happiness Report shouldn’t be so hard on U.S. workers Jane Burnett

This measure of happiness tends towards the political, rather than the social. Read More

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5 ways the new health care bill could change things for workers Monica Torres

Older workers and those who get seriously sick are likely to be the most affected. Read More

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Larry Summers vs. Bill Gates: Will robots take our jobs? | Ladders Jane Burnett

Two intellectual heavy-hitters, the former CEO of Microsoft and the former Treasury Secretary, are divided on how dangerous robots will be. Read More

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Survey: Americans welcome our new robot overlords Ladders Contributor

Americans are ready to accept robot workers in a variety of roles and are unconcerned about the threat artificial intelligence poses to jobs. Read More

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Stop being complacent and start winning again Ladders Contributor

Americans have become too complacent and too immobile, writes economist Tyler Cowen. To recapture our ability to succeed, we will need to embrace change. Read More

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When it comes to you or a robot, who gets the job?Ladders Contributor

Uber is testing driverless cars in Pittsburgh. This technological advancement is projected to result in 3.5 million truck drivers out of work by 2026. Self-checkout kiosks, as annoying as they are, are becoming the norm at drugstores, grocery stores and big box retailers like Walmart. As we embrace these technological advancements, it’s hard not to … Read More

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Take Monday Out of Your Work Schedule Ladders

Sounds too good to be true? A four-day week can help you move your career to the next level. The whispers of a four day week have always been there, but is it just wishful thinking? For this dream to ever be achieved there needs to be some form of professional benefit– and not just … Read More

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