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There are times when stepping away from work isn’t just a choice—it’s essential for your health or personal life. Whether you’re dealing with illness, personal issues, or a family emergency, being open and respectful about your reasons to call out …
Some say social media and work mix like oil and water. But in a world where most of us are chronically online, it’s better to learn how to manage the intersection than to avoid it altogether. Social media can be …
Making mistakes at work is inevitable. Whether it’s missing a deadline, overlooking a detail, or miscommunicating with a colleague, errors happen to the best of us. But addressing these mistakes effectively is where the real challenge lies. One situation many …
Turning down work outside your scope can feel like you’re doing something wrong. You want to have a good relationship with your boss and make a good impression. Additionally, you’d want to show that you are a dedicated and go-getter …
Maybe you’ve been here: You’re in the middle of a major project and suddenly the scope changes—new goals, new tools, and new timelines. This is when adaptability skills become your greatest asset. In a world where the only constant is …
As we quickly return to an almost pre-2020 normal, many of us have received announcements that in-person work days are about to resume. For some, it may be more than just a bummer to think about trading in the comfort …
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate who just entered the workforce, or a grizzled, forty-plus hour a week veteran, you’ve undoubtedly encountered a few of the more unsavory personality traits that colleagues and coworkers sometimes have to offer. Let’s …
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Starting a new job should mean a fresh start, but creating new healthy habits for the workplace means breaking out of old ones. Often, we move from one job to the next believing that …
Even if a company you’re applying to seems “back to normal” — five days a week in the office, in-person interviews, and maybe even traditional business attire — business etiquette has fundamentally changed since 2020. There’s no “business as …
