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Even though we live in an increasingly casual world where yoga clothes or post-yoga class or you walked by a yoga studio and thought about it but frozen yogurt instead clothes are the norm for everyday wear there are still a few lines you cannot cross in offices. Now, yes, many office environments like startups have literally what seems like zero rules when it comes to attire and in the summer, boundaries are especially pushed because of the higher temperatures which some people view as an excuse to wear ANYTHING. Read More

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This is the right way to disagree with coworkers Jane Burnett

It’s possible to disagree in a way that’s professional but still gets your point across at work. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Read More

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The best indoor office plants to brighten your day and purify your air Monica Torres

When you cannot enjoy the benefits of going outside at work, bring the outside indoors and get yourself a houseplant for your office. Their vibrant leaves not only perk up your dreary desk, but they are proven to give you a much-needed breath of fresh air. Unlike us, plants can absorb harmful gasses from the air … Read More

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This is the big problem with being friends with your coworkers Meredith Lepore

Work friendships can be amazing and even beneficial to collaboration and productivity, however they can also be quite awkward and even detrimental according to research highlighted by Melissa Dahl in The New York Times. Dahl is the editor of New York magazine’s Science of Us, and the author of Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness. Read More

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The best LeBron James NBA Finals memes related to work Monica Torres

After Cleveland lost Game One of the NBA Finals due to a miscue by J.R. Smith, LeBron James’ visible frustration at Smith became our frustration to repurpose for anyone who has dealt with disappointment at work. Read More

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6 things successful people do when they return from a long weekend Aine Cain

An extra day off makes snapping out of weekend mode that much harder. Read More

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10 phrases we should always say no matter how crazy our lives become Danny Rubin

Sadly, we can’t slow down our world, even though eating alone at our desks makes us less creative.

Nevertheless, below are 10 phrases we should always find ourselves saying — no matter how crazy life becomes. Read More

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This is what it takes to make a meeting successful Praveen Tipirneni

Skipping past all the generalized industry-speak on best practices for meetings, here are a few things company leaders and members should consider when quantifying these time blocks. Read More

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3 sneaky excuses for procrastination: Are you guilty?Kirstin Lynde

So… what are the legitimate-sounding distractions that most typically get in our way?

After talking with hundreds of executives in my leadership programs, here are what I find to be the big three. Read More

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