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You must meet one-on-one with your new hire in the first week ... or else Monica Torres

When you get hired, your first week will set the tone for what happens next, according to a new survey. The researchers noticed that what retained new hires at the tech giant came down to a simple action — did their manager meet with them one-on-one that first week? … Read More

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4 ways to enjoy the first day of summer Jane Burnett

If your weather has been anything like ours in New York City lately, you know that summer is well on its way: In fact, the first day of summer is this week. As nice as it would be to have off that day, here’s how to enjoy it — even if you’re not relaxing at the beach on vacation somewhere. Read More

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Tips for handling a manager who doesn't care if you sink or swim Jane Burnett

Having a manager who doesn’t seem to care how you perform or give you the resources to do well can be tricky, but certain strategies can help you cope at work. Read More

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How to get along with all different kinds of people at work Paige Breaux

No matter your personal backgrounds, you’re all on the same team in your professional lives and should want to see each other succeed. Read More

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Use your grown-up voice! Ditch vocal fry, baby talk or bro-language Rachel Weingarten

The thing is that whether you realize it or not, the way you speak might be alienating others in the workplace or your work orbit. Read More

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Why you should reinforce values instead of rules Robert Glazer

It turns out that values are far more effective than rules at eliciting the outcomes and behaviors that we want. I’ve observed that highly successful families, organizations and companies select and focus on a few values that are most important to them. Read More

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This is why you'll keep doing something you hate Monica Torres

When we are trapped in a sunk-cost fallacy, we get too stubborn to walk away from an objectively bad decision. We will not cut our losses and run, because we have invested too much money, time, and energy towards it. Behavioral scientists have long called us out on this trap. Read More

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4 things you should never utter when your manager is in earshot Jane Burnett

Some things should really be common sense, but it always pays to have a refresher: there are a bunch of things you should never, ever say when your boss is around. Here are four of those things. Read More

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How a manager should critique an employee's work Danny Rubin

Constructive criticism is essential for team dynamics. If your employees don’t improve a little each day, then the company as a whole will languish. Still, there’s a proper way to dispense critiques while you manage the relationship and remain in control as a leader. Read More

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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

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