“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Donah Mbabazi – The New Times The coronavirus pandemic has continued to create challenges. A number of companies have closed down while others are laying off workers, and this has intensified the issue of unemployment and consequently pushing many into a sudden job hunt. Because of the current dynamics, succeeding on the job market…

By Jennifer Fabiano – Ladders The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing that in the U.S., women earn 81 cents for every one dollar that men make in 2020. The gender pay gap looks at the median salary for men and women regardless of their job type or seniority within their organization. An analysis of the data shows…

By Anouare Abdou – Ladders This year, the number of female Fortune 500 CEOs reached an all-time high, with 37 female CEOs running Fortune 500 companies. While the thought of breaking records seems promising when it comes to diversity in the C-suite, the bigger picture is still stark: Only 7.4% of Fortune 500-ranked businesses are led by women. So…

By Marcel Schwantes – INC. Habits that may keep your people from jumping ship… Bosses come and go like the seasons. Unfortunately, so do many employees, as overwhelming data shows that people don’t leave jobs; they leave their bosses. Truly good leaders, however, will master the essential skills required to inspire, motivate, and engage human beings through close relationships…

By Tony Ewing – Forbes One of my best friends is an outrageously successful job seeker. Regardless of what’s gone on around him, this guy can get and keep a good job. It could be a pandemic, a terrorist attack, or a world domination plot by SPECTRE. Whatever the weather, he often moves from one…

Originally Posted on Ladders *Ladders’ affiliate partners provide us compensation for product links on our site. Looking for a job can seem like a daunting task. First, you have to update your resume, then keep track of follow-ups, all while trying to make your past experience applicable to a 21st-century job market. But it doesn’t…

By Abby Wolfe-Ladders With each hour that passes, the number of COVID-19 cases climbs. As the incidence increases, the secondary impact on the nation’s workforce has become even more serious and widespread. The unemployment rate is skyrocketing. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust laid off 4,000 employees. Cirque du Soleil let go of 4,500. These are just two examples of…

By Jack Kelly-Forbes Tough times bring out the best and worst in people and companies. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in bad behavior. There’s been riots, cities set ablaze, looting of stores, killings and acts of police brutality. On a lesser level, but still disconcerting, social media—as well as the…