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This small accessory may solve the thermostat wars in your office Meredith Lepore

There are three common problems employees face in the summer: Trying to focus or get anything done when it is beautiful outside and half your office (and people you communicate with) are on vacation living their best lives, fighting the urge to not wear shorts, flipflops, skimpy sundresses, beach coverups, bathing suits everyday, and arguing with your coworkers over the temperature in the office. Oh summer in the office! … Read More

Here’s how you can succeed at delegating employees Ladders Contributor

Successfully delegating everyday tasks frees managers for more strategic, big-picture thinking. But first, you’ve got to get your head out of the weeds. Read More

6 things to do when someone is jealous of you at work Mary Lee Gannon

It is your job to get along with this person in a productive manner. Read More

Pat yourself on the back. With words.Cheryl Grace

Early on, in spite of my shyness, I learned the importance of talking about myself, about what I do, and just how generally amazing I can be. Read More

What to do when being a manager isn’t all it’s cracked up to be Jane Burnett

What do you do when you find out the hard way that your new position as a manager might not be for you? Here’s how to approach the situation. Read More

Study: Open office plans cause us to 'socially withdraw'Monica Torres

Research shows that open office plans can result in workers to “socially withdraw” – retreating to their desks and the privacy of the internet. Read More

Here's how many people can be in a meeting before it's unproductive, according to Harvard Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss

Meetings are at peak production level when there are fewer people involved — specifically, no more than eight, according to Harvard Business Review. Read More

What do you do when someone at work is annoying you?Linda Le Phan

An annoying officemate can quickly escalate from a minor inconvenience to the bane of your existence, causing you to dread going to work. Read More

How managers should deal with conflict between two employees Praveen Tipirneni

That type of conflict grows over time. Read More

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