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2 research-backed strategies employees can use against a bullying boss Monica Torres

When your boss is making you miserable, too many of us grit our teeth and bear it, thinking we have no power to fight back. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, 65.6 million U.S. employees said they have bosses who intimidate, humiliate and verbally abuse them. But a new study in the Academy of Management … Read More

4 tips for living with uncertainty in corporate America Jane Burnett

Having a comfortable job in corporate America can provide certain advantages, but job security isn’t always one of them. Here’s how to thrive during uncertainty. Read More

18 ways to be more productive in 2018 Rachel Weingarten

It’s a few weeks into a brand-new year and chances are good you’ve already tossed your resolutions by the wayside and are slipping back into your old ways. Fear not! We’ve come up with 18 ways to inspire you to reclaim your productivity in the coming months. Read More

What to do when company drinking culture is ruining your health Lindsay Tigar

Like most vices, consuming alcohol in moderation is a healthy approach, but your office’s drinking culture has you feeling less than stellar, you might struggle with how to fit in. Read More

Hillary Clinton reportedly kept campaign aide accused of sexual harassment from being fired Monica Torres

Hillary Clinton chose to keep a senior adviser to her 2008 U.S. presidential campaign after she learned he had been accused of repeated sexual harassment, according to a new bombshell report published Friday by The New York Times. Read More

What to do when your new boss is younger than you Lindsay Tigar

A guide to how to keep your cool, manage your expectations and excel in your position when your boss is younger than you are. Read More

Here’s how to protect your time when you keep getting interrupted at work Jane Burnett

Once you put out a fire at work, there always seems to be another one looming around the corner, threatening to steal your time away — yet again. Here’s how to guard your time when you’re dealing with constant interruptions and a full workload. Do this when your talkative coworker keeps stopping by If the … Read More

The need for peer approval is the biggest motivator at work Monica Torres

Wanting a gold star of approval is not a desire we outgrow after grade school, new research on motivational messages found. An email telling you that “you are not a top performer” could be the most effective message to change your behavior. Read More

When to stay home if you're sick Jane Burnett

With flu season in full swing, when your alarm goes off in the morning and you’re feeling groggy, a common question comes to mind: to work from home, or ignore the symptoms and haul yourself to the office instead? Sometimes, taking it a step further and calling in sick entirely can leave you feeling riddled with … Read More

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