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Half of American workers are most likely to use texting when trying to reach a colleague urgently or after hours. Read More

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For shift workers, this is the high cost of missing a single day of work Sheila McClear

Almost 80% of U.S. employees live paycheck to paycheck, so the chunk of cash gone from missing a day’s work hurts. (As we learned during the government shutdown, missing weeks of paychecks will devastate). If you’re in an hourly position, missing one shift can have crippling economic consequences, with a ripple effect lasting days or … Read More

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7 tips for better 1-on-1 meetings with your team Ladders Contributor

Soak up these tips, then have a chat with your team (or manager) about putting them to use and making the most of your time together. Read More

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This office decoration can reduce office sick days by 20%CW Headley

Workers in greener rooms reported that same degree of stress as the group occupying the bare offices, yet they took 20% fewer sick days. Read More

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Why you should keep your day job and follow your passion at night Sheila McClear

One hedge-funder, who succeeded in his dream of writing a novel, is an advocate not for leaping blindly after a passion, but to compromise instead. Read More

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What leaders can do to embrace younger generations Rashan Dixon

Younger generations don’t see themselves working for you. They’re working for themselves, whether they’re contracted or full-time employees. Read More

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“If you start to lose these species, the options for developing resilient coffee for the future diminishes very rapidly.” … Read More

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Are you one of ‘those’ coworkers? How to contribute to a pleasant workspace CW Headley

When coworkers are polite, respectful and mindful of body language and social cues, everyone is, in turn, more efficient. Read More

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Here’s exactly what to say when you’re confused about what your manager wants Ladders Contributor

An expert says that when a manager is unclear about what they want, it wastes time and can leave employees demoralized and frustrated. Read More

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“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

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

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7 things you should never ask your boss

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