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The number of people who have quit over Slack this year is shocking Kyle Schnitzer

The study, which polled more than 1,000 workers on their digital work lives, also uncovered a few other interesting tidbits including how professional milestones or activities have changed due to videoconference calls and messaging apps. Read More

Here’s how Google will operate in a post-vaccine world CW Headley

After committing to a July 2021 date for their main offices, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai officially extended work-from-home privileges to next September 1 in an email sent to employees on Sunday night. Read More

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5 color-themed holiday gifts to help your loved ones spruce up their home in 2021 Sarah Dillon

This year, give the bright and fun holiday gift everyone will be sure to remember: a color-themed present to spruce up their home. Read More

Advice

Doing this simple thing may make you your boss’s favorite employee John Anderer

Putting salaries aside for a moment, a new study from the University of Central Florida has a piece of advice for everyone out there who frequently feel like giving their boss the cold shoulder. Read More

Office Life

If you don’t have time to help a coworker, use this script Kaitlyn McInnis

It’s not always feasible for coworkers to be leaning on each other for support—and it can be tough to let down a colleague who is looking to you for advice … Read More

Advice

7 FBI tips on how to be more likable LaRae Quy

When there’s a need for an immediate response that captures the right tone so the door doesn’t slam in our face, searching for words is not enough. Read More

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Don’t be ‘nice’ to your coworker — It can backfire Steve Adcock

People’s views on empathy are more complicated than we probably imagine, and your company’s policies might be caught in the crosshairs. Read More

Health

7 COVID-friendly holiday party alternatives Anouare Abdou

The holidays are approaching, but there won’t be a holiday party in the office this year due to COVID-19. Instead, try these 7 alternatives. Read More

Advice

This is the real reason people get so defensive John Anderer

We’re all naturally inclined to be our own biggest fan. No one particularly wants to hear that they’ve done a bad job on a project, made a critical mistake, or wronged someone else – regardless of whether or not it’s true. However, sometimes people tend to get really defensive when confronted with an error. Why … 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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