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A big part of productivity is simplifying unnecessary parts of your life. My favorite perks are the ones that simplify my life and free up a lot more time. Read More

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Survey: Majority of work stress is coming from your terrible coworkers Monica Torres

Those petty coworker feuds and disagreements take a toll on our minds and bodies. One in four of us said we wanted to scream over this job stress. Read More

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8 killer ground rules that make people compete to be there Mary Lee Gannon

We’ve all been in meetings where we check our watches. Our time is valuable. A well-run meeting makes people feel they are a part of progress – not process. Read More

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Facts don’t change people’s minds. Here’s what does.Ozan Varol

In the end, it takes courage and determination to see the truth instead of the convenient. But it’s well worth the effort. Read More

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Your colleagues aren’t your family. And that’s a good thing Heleo Editors

Regarding colleagues: “The family metaphor is just not true. You’re going to be with your 3-year-old when they’re 33, but that’s not what happens at work.” … Read More

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Japanese employee's pay docked for starting lunch 3 minutes early Monica Torres

How long is too long of a lunch break? For one company in Japan, it only takes starting your break three minutes early to get punished for being a habitually late worker. Read More

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15 signs someone in the office is out to get you Ladders Contributor

The office work week is hard. But when someone at work is out to get you, every day is even more difficult. Is someone out to get you? Or are you just being paranoid? Is there any difference? Here are 15 signs to help you figure it out. Read More

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The best CEOs to work for in 2018, according to employees Monica Torres

CEOs all like to think of themselves as good bosses, but the employees who work under their regime hear a different answer. Glassdoor’s new list of the best CEOs to work for in 2018 let the employees speak for themselves in their feedback. The annual approval rating scale is based on the insights of 40 … Read More

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3 ways to look at a potential employee’s level of empathy Ladders Contributor

These skills are not only important in social relationships, but can greatly affect a person’s career success, including their ability to handle difficult work situations effectively, and to help keep people engaged and motivated around them. Read More

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