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Organizations hell-bent on retaining top talent must redesign their offices and workplaces, keeping health and individual productivity top of mind. Read More

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These 7 email phrases will be obsolete in five years Steve Adcock

The term “Gmail” has rapidly become a household phrase. And, there is a good reason for that. Email isn’t going anywhere. Read More

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“My colleague micro-manages my work 24/7”: Employees share their experience of workplace bullying Meredith Schneider

Have you experienced office bullying while working from home? You’re not alone. These are 10 toxic examples from employees and how they handled them. Read More

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If you work with an overconfident jerk, they likely have this condition CW Headley

Sustained success of any kind is usually authored by an understanding of one’s limitations but that doesn’t happen with people with Dunning-Kruger. Read More

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4 nonverbal communication cues your coworkers do (and what they mean)Steve Adcock

Our facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and body language also have a profound effect on how we interact with others and build relationships. Read More

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Wellness brand Lululemon has employees comparing it to a cult Kyle Schnitzer

This does not sound like a very zen place to work. Read More

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Some companies are paying over $7000 to make sure workers take a vacation Kyle Schnitzer

Is this too good to be true? … Read More

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The weird connection between your boss listening more and the pandemic John Anderer

Does your boss seem to be listening to you more? Here is why. Read More

Productivity

Remote workers have cut back on preparation time and here’s why that’s bad Kyle Schnitzer

Forty-four percent of workers said they are spending less time preparing for the workday while working remotely than before, according to a new study. Read More

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In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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