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Should companies be forced to add women to boards? A new bill seeks to try Monica Torres

The bill cites research that finds that companies having more women on boards “creates an environment where women are no longer seen as outsiders and are able to influence the content and process of board discussions more substantially.” … Read More

Subtle 'sucking up' can be a career strategy Cheryl Grace

Sucking up to your boss and other higher-ups can … well … suck. And let’s face it – no one likes a brown-nosing, overt suck-up. It’s disingenuous, insincere, and annoying as all get out. But that’s not to say there isn’t room in your work life for kinder, gentler sucking up. Read More

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10 change-leadership tips backed by science Carol Kinsey Goman

Managers today are facing a flood of continuous, overlapping, and accelerating change that has turned their organizations upside down. And managing people in this environment requires all the communication and leadership strategies we learned in the past – and then some. Read More

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22% of managers consider workers who take a lunch break to be 'less hardworking'Jane Burnett

While it can be hard enough to figure out what to eat for lunch at work, it turns out that some employees feel like taking a lunch break tarnishes their manager’s perception of them. They may be right. Read More

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3 ways to react when your manager quits Jane Burnett

Your manager’s sudden resignation can leave you blindsided, but while things are about to drastically change, there are positive ways to handle the situation. Read More

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Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

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The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

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7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.