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How to stay out of the office politics and do your job Ladders Contributor

Is it possible to just go into work, do your job, and stay out of the office politics and cliquey stuff? Yes, I’ve made a career out of it. And here’s how that goes, including the ups and downs. Read More

Growth and comfort can’t coexist in business – Here’s the best way forward Heleo Editors

Erik Wahl, a visual artist, author, and highly sought-after keynote speaker who inspires audiences to unleash their creativity and achieve superior performance, discusses how the creative principles of graffiti art can help anyone make an innovative impact at work. Read More

This is the best day of the week to work remotely Monica Torres

What’s the best day to work from home? “Every day,” some of us would like to answer. Or if that’s an impossibility, what about extending our weekend with a Friday or Monday option to work from home, we would like to tell our skeptical superiors. But if you want to successfully negotiate for a remote … Read More

10 surprising ways you may be reinforcing sexism in the office Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

So how do you know if you’re perpetuating incivility toward other women in the workplace? Here are 10 signs that you could be the culprit. Read More

A lesson in the power of insubordination Ladders Contributor

Today’s recipe for corporate health and prosperity goes against the grain and calls for greater individual autonomy as well as limited authority among supervisors. But it’s a formula that works, and one that more companies should embrace. Read More

Women in tech suffer because of American myth of meritocracy Ladders Contributor

The fact that Americans believe their society is a meritocracy is the biggest threat to equality, particularly when it comes to gender, as research by myself and others shows. Read More

Should you break up with your job?Paige Breaux

Just like a bad romantic relationship, a toxic workplace can have a huge impact on your happiness and mental health. If you feel like you’ve tried every possible compromise but your job is still making you feel burnt out and bored, it might be time to quit your job and move on to the next great opportunity. Read More

5 ways to handle an influx of new people at your company Jane Burnett

Having one or two new employees start around the same time is one thing, but when a bunch of new hires come on board around the same time, companies can change overnight. Here’s how to welcome them and the changes they will bring. Read More

How to run an exit interview that doesn’t feel forced Jane Burnett

Your employee says they’re leaving the company for a new job, and you know what you have to do: An exit interview. But don’t all amicable ones feel the same? Managers, here’s how to run exit interviews that stand out. Read More

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