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New report says employee loyalty is plummeting Sheila McClear

The 2019 Employee Engagement Report polled 25,000 employees across 20 industries spread out across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Read More

Advice

Wearing your coat like this is a major power move (and you should do it)Meredith Lepore

It kind of gives a formal turned up nose to a regular coat as if to say, “I’m above sleeves. They are for unoriginal people.” … Read More

Office Life

This is what bosses find most appalling when it comes to employee etiquette Sheila McClear

Customized signage company Signs.com surveyed 800 people about decorum at work, focusing on behaviors they found most inappropriate. Read More

Advice

The main thing Millennials want the most from their workspace Meredith Lepore

When U.S. workers were asked what would make them more satisfied with their current job environment, the top responses focused on workspace. Read More

Advice

Why employees who are honest about their identity will succeed CW Headley

The authors analyze the effect revelations things like sexual identity, pregnancy and mental disability has on how coworkers operate together. Read More

Advice

5 things every boss must do to make their employees happy Ladders Contributor

Steve Bushnell, certified leadership coach, offers five simple steps every boss should take to ensure their employees’ happiness. Read More

Office Life

This VP is revolutionizing maternity leave in the office Sheila McClear

Although changing the company’s maternity leave program wasn’t within the scope of her official responsibility, she wanted to take it on. Read More

How To

This company is offering $5,000 paternity leave grants – here’s how to apply Alexandra Villarreal

Dove is taking on paid paternity leave through its men’s skincare line by launching a paternity leave fund with a $1 million commitment. Read More

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The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

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

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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