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These 5 phrases will make you sound dumb at work

Unless you work from home, even under your breath, people hear you. Coworkers hear you and, yes, management does as well. Read More

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When to email vs. when to text

When you want to propose a collaboration opportunity, send an email and include hyperlinks or attachments where your recipient can find more information. Read More

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7 tips for effective time management

A time management system or regime that once worked may no longer be effective if your lifestyle or job requirement changes considerably. Read More

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The most and least stressed out cities in America

While intermittent periods of stress and its effects on the body are normal, stress presents a problem when it becomes the norm. Read More

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Are you adding your soft skills to your resume? Here’s how

Here’s how to thoughtfully add your soft skills to your resume, your LinkedIn profile, and your cover letter. Showcase what makes you—well, actually you. Read More

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This is how long working mothers say it takes to achieve work-life balance

On average, according to a survey from Senior Living, it took working mothers almost six years to achieve an ideal work-life balance. Read More

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How to follow up on job applications: 11 tips

If you really want to know if you’re in the running for the job, you should follow up on your job application. Here’s how to do it the right way! … Read More

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Woman trades corporate job and city life to travel the world by bike

Yasmijn Soete was working as a project manager at an advertising company before she became “tired of the hustle and bustle” and decided to try a new life. Read More

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HR C-suite execs on the biggest challenges when it comes to talent retention

Ladders recently spoke with Greg Morton, CEO of NCHRA, and Alex Kinnebrew, Head of Strategy at Waggl, about the challenges of talent retention, and why the war for talent has been “digitized.” … 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.

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.