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Is commenting on a coworker's appearance always wrong?Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Are male-to-female, female-to-male, peer-to-peer, superior-to-subordinate or vice versa workplace compliments focused on looks or personal details like dress ever okay? And when do those remarks rise to actionable harassment? … Read More

Productivity

How to stop a colleague that takes credit for your work Jo Miller

There’s really only one sure-fire method of preventing people from taking credit for your work, and it is to preemptively, publicly, claim credit for everything you do. Read More

How To

These are the secrets to keeping your team productive and happy during March Madness Meredith Lepore

How can a manager rein it in while not totally putting the kibosh on office camaraderie and fun? … Read More

Office Life

What do you do when your boss, supervisor or work wife gets fired?Rachel Weingarten

What happens if the person you spend most of your days with and confide in at work ends up getting the ax? Here are some tips to help get you through the loss of your boss, work wife or supervisor. Read More

Office Life

4 telltale signs your coworkers may despise you Jane Burnett

Sometimes, it’s abundantly clear that a coworker doesn’t like you. But if you’re having trouble deciphering the potential signs, here’s a guide. Read More

Office Life

When to be a lone wolf or choose to work with the herd Rachel Weingarten

We’ve all heard the career tropes about there being no “I” in team and similar. So how do you know when to stick with the rest or when it’s best to strike out on your own? … Read More

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This is what the best teams and families all do: 3 rituals from research Eric Barker

There are three key elements the best teams and families all have in common that boost trust, cooperation, motivation and overall performance. And they’re going to surprise you. Read More

Office Life

How to speak up and advocate for your accomplishments at work Jane Burnett

Being an introvert in the office can be hard. They have a lot to offer at work, but sometimes have a difficult time speaking up to show it. Here’s how to advocate for your accomplishments and skills when you’re not the most outgoing employee in the office. Read More

Office Life

14 ways introverts can gain confidence at a new job Ladders Contributor

If you are an introvert, there are many aspects of life that can feel extra challenging — like gaining and communicating self-confidence at a new job. But, it doesn’t have to be. It is completely possible for an introvert to build confidence and good positive relationships with people over time. Here’s how: 1. Know that you … Read More

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