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How not to be an asshole in the office kitchen

Not all office kitchens are created equal. Some are simple and clean, filled with the necessary…

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How to choose the right partner. Technology partner, that is.

Finding the right technology partner for your business means identifying a solution that you can afford, trust, and treat as an extension to your in-house team.

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We’re not all leaders, but we all can practice emergent leadership

When you walk into a room, there’s no easy way to know who has the best…

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Emojis at work: the good, the bad, and the legally binding

Emojis haven’t actually reshaped communication. I mean, they’re symbols meant to convey a message, and humans…

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Say it with an emoji. Yes, even at work.

Whether or not you it, modern communication often involves emojis or their predecessor, emoticons. They’ve even…

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Your mother was right, you are the company you keep

You have needs, I have needs, we all have needs—one of which, according to Maslow’s Hierarchy…

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Amy Gallo loves a good fight. A Q&A with the woman who wrote the book on conflict.

Amy Gallo loves conflict. So much so that she believes a manager has a duty to…

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What can you do if your boss is a psychopath?

Believe it or not, but you may have a corporate psychopath as a boss. Learn how…

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“Don’t react, respond” and other work conflict resolutions

Don't react, respond. Those are hard words to live by when you are in a conflict…

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Office politics: players gonna play and haters gonna hate

Every company has office politics. But some companies and some employees know how to use office…

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Working moms need a new F-word: flexibility

No matter the advancements we make in technology, workplace policies, and legislation, it can still be…

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There's a fresh dad in the cubicle near you

New moms usually get all the attention. Flowers, baby showers, and time off from work. But…

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Why you need a sister wife in the workplace

No matter where you are located, or what company you work for, a work sister wife…

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15 tips for working across time zones

Working across time zones can be tricky. Here are some tips to make it easier.

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Are you too old to pivot? Not when armed with a plan and a glue stick.

A vision board may be the right tool to help you plan your pivot—your move to…

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What comes next? How to overcome professional failure and career setbacks.

Overcome professional failure or a career setback by following these four tips.

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Empowering your team: kindness in customer service

Being nice plays a big part in customer service. So start empowering your teams to embark…

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