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If I see an ad for a vacation rental that says “Your going to Hollywood!” it really bugs me. But my collaborator, Robin Queen, a sociolinguist, who studies how language use varies across social groups, is not annoyed by those errors at all. So we did some research to find out what makes some people more sensitive to writing mistakes than others. Read More

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Introverts are natural disruptors – Here's why Heleo Editors

Co-founder of Quiet Revolution and author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain works to make introverts around the world feel empowered at home and at the office. She recently sat down with world-leading business thinker Whitney Johnson, author of Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work and host of the Disrupt Yourself Podcast, to discuss why introversion goes hand-in-hand with positive disruption. Read More

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5 signs you hired the wrong candidate for the job and what to do about it | Ladders Jane Burnett

Sometimes, a new hire turns out to be the wrong one. Here are five signs you didn’t pick the right person for the job, and what to do about it. Read More

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3 ways to make a new coworker feel like part of the team Jane Burnett

It’s one thing for an employee to feel like they aren’t yet part of “the office tribe,” but that’s where you come in when it comes to new hires— here’s how to make them feel welcome. Read More

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Do you get the “Sunday scaries”? What it means and 5 ways to banish them Linda Le Phan

As the clock ticks ever closer to Sunday evening, you might recognize a sinking feeling in your heart. “Ugh, another day at that dreaded place!” is what your mind tells you, as you reluctantly get yourself ready for the new week at work. Read More

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What mistakes did you make in your 20s that you don't want anyone else to make?Andrew Ferebee

As I spend time looking back on my 20’s, I don’t have many regrets. I built the business of my dreams, developed a strong body, have an amazing social circle, a beautiful girlfriend, and I’m proud of the person I’ve become. But just because I don’t have many regrets doesn’t mean I don’t have any regrets. Read More

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How to handle ghosting in the workplace Lindsay Tigar

Career experts shed their best advice for dealing with this spooky situation, all while maintaining your professional cool. Read More

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I face ableism in the workplace: What I wish my company did differently Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

Only when we stop defining people with disabilities as “disabled people” instead of referring to them as “people with disabilities” will all employees be treated with the same respect. Read More

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Why you can't afford to ignore office politics Jo Miller

Office politics. Cliques. Hierarchies. Alignments. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t do business without ‘em. Read More

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