“be Better” Tips for Everyone

By Sam Blum – Life Hacker   It’s a corporate custom that might seem outdated, or even like a trivial formality. Yet anyone with a good deal of job hunting experience will tell you how important it is to send a thank-you note after an interview. That’s the conventional wisdom, at least. How much does…

By Art Markman – Fast Company 4 Ways to Train Your Brain to Have a Better Morning Routine Back in the 1980s, the U.S. Army ran a series of recruiting ads showing soldiers engaging in all sorts of activities with the tag line, “We do more before 9 a.m. than some people do in a…

By Jerry Connor – Entrepreneur For leaders, 2020 was a troublesome year. The global health crisis brought swift (and sometimes painful) changes to the way we work and live. This meant leaders had to help employees manage historically high levels of stress and respond to challenges more quickly than they ever thought possible. To better understand what organizations…

By Anouare Abdou – Ladders 6 habits that are ruining your chances of getting a promotion. Hungry for a more senior role? Eager to sink your teeth into a new challenge? Whether there are promotion opportunities on your radar or not, your habits can put the odds of getting promoted on your side — or stop your…

By Michael Dinich – Ladders If you speak to a millionaire, they won’t brag about achieving their net worth. Becoming a millionaire is only a byproduct of hard work. And more of a milestone rather than a finish line. Instead, they spend more time than not sharing their life experiences and journey. They love to mentor…

By Jason Murdock – Newsweek Video software remains an integral part of many people’s lives in 2021 as the COVID pandemic continues to impact jobs and social lives. Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams—three of the most popular tools—offer ways to use virtual backgrounds for extra privacy or simply a change of scenery. Another way of achieving that…

By Alex Janin – The Wall Street Journal In brief Be a problem solver. This will help you build your technical skillset and interpersonal relationships. Prioritize kindness and integrity in all your interactions. Go above and beyond. Seize every opportunity. Every professional experience can teach you something. Whether you are applying for your first job, trying…

By CW Headley – Ladders According to a new cross-sectional study published in the BMC Public Health journal, some occupations carry a measurable risk for alcoholism among middle-aged and older populations. The research was derived from the 100,817 participants previously logged in the UK Biobank recruited between 2006 and 2010. Roughly 17,900 of these could be clinically…

By Victorio Millan – ADP Spark Millennials represent an increasingly large portion of the current workforce, and understanding their unique social and historical context is critical for organizations looking to hire, develop and retain effective employees. Generational shifts in the workplace are naturally occurring phenomena. While the similarities between generations tend to outnumber the differences,…

By Meredith Schneider – Ladders Humans are believed to have a predisposition to lying. Even if that’s not entirely true, many amazing people in your life have probably told a lie or two in the past. Lying can be good for our careers, boost our resumes, buffer our relationships, protect our reputations, and really provide excuses for…