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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

How to stay creative in a sea of corporate boredom Todd Brison

Very few people think they are creative. Most believe it’s a magical gift which is bestowed upon the smartest, wildest, or best looking. Not true. Read More

How to know when you need a mental health day Linda Le Phan

Taking a mental health day can help you recover from stress, anxiety, or depression. The most important step is recognizing the signs that you need one. Read More

Survey: Inappropriate behavior complaints up 17% since #MeToo and #TimesUp Jane Burnett

New data shows that “complaints about inappropriate behavior” have gone up in 16.67% of companies since #MeToo and #TimesUp. 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

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

Starbucks says it will ban plastic straws by 2020 Monica Torres

The world’s largest coffee seller, Starbucks, said it plans to ban plastic straws at all of its 28,000 locations by 2020 as part of a sustainability plan. Read More

Survey: The cities with the most employees who would jump ship for a higher salary Jane Burnett

The cities with the most employees willing to leave their job for more money and the other top reasons people would “most likely” leave. Read More

Survey: this is the most annoying thing coworkers do at work— and it’s probably happened to you Jane Burnett

While we know that nearly 100% of women really don’t like it when others talk about intimacy at work, the same research from Paychex also reveals the most annoying work habit of all: when colleagues often gossip in the same setting. Read More

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