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Research: Rewarding employees with a gift keeps them motivated Monica Torres

The majority of respondents — 70% — said receiving a holiday gift from their employer made them want to work harder at work. Read More

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Is it possible to re-engineer a sick company culture?Sheila McClear

A company overhauled its culture – and then did it again, finding that the corporate ecosystem is more complicated than it seems. Read More

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5 of the best questions to ask your boss Lindsay Tigar

No matter if you started working with a new boss or you’ve been working with them for a while, these questions can create a mutually-successful dynamic. Read More

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Learn how to love those on-the-job haters in the office Cheryl Grace

You’re going to have haters at work either because you’re new, you’re old, or you do too good a job. These are silly reasons, but NOT to the hater. Read More

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That time marriage advice helped me manage my team Ashley Faus

It turns out, marriage advice applies to a lot of workplace relationships. … Once you know how to make each employee feel appreciated, put it into practice! … Read More

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5 office holiday party stories that will make you cringe Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Because it’s that time of year again, five women shared their most cringe-worthy holiday party stories. Read More

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9 things you should never say to your coworkers at the office holiday party Aine Cain

If your office is having festivities this year, it’s crucial to remember that you’re pretty much still at work, even if it’s a party. 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.