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There’s a fresh dad in the cubicle near you Article

There’s a fresh dad in the cubicle near you

New moms usually get all the attention. Flowers, baby showers, and time off from work. But…

Why you need a sister wife in the workplace Article

Why you need a sister wife in the workplace

No matter where you are located, or what company you work for, a work sister wife…

Think you have diversity covered? Think again. Diversity is more than skin deep. Article

Think you have diversity covered? Think again. Diversity is more than skin deep.

Many companies think they are making diversity strides. But diversity is more than skin deep. Look…

The new rules and expectations shaping today’s workplace Article

The new rules and expectations shaping today’s workplace

Today's workplace is very different than it was years ago, and likely different than what it…

Those needy Millennials. Now they want hugs, too? Article

Those needy Millennials. Now they want hugs, too?

Are needy Millennials getting needier? Not only do they want coffee, gym memberships, and lots of…

On a mission to find your mission? It doesn’t have to be that hard. Article

On a mission to find your mission? It doesn’t have to be that hard.

At some point in our career and life, we question what we are doing. For most,…

15 tips for working across time zones Article

15 tips for working across time zones

Working across time zones can be tricky. Here are some tips to make it easier.

Are you too old to pivot? Not when armed with a plan and a glue stick. Article

Are you too old to pivot? Not when armed with a plan and a glue stick.

A vision board may be the right tool to help you plan your pivot—your move to…

What comes next? How to overcome professional failure and career setbacks. Article

What comes next? How to overcome professional failure and career setbacks.

Overcome professional failure or a career setback by following these four tips.

Empowering your team: kindness in customer service Article

Empowering your team: kindness in customer service

Being nice plays a big part in customer service. So start empowering your teams to embark…

Work to give, give to work Article

Work to give, give to work

Workplace volunteering is a great way to get more employees involved, without them having to prioritize…

The struggle is real, but introverts are great networkers, too Article

The struggle is real, but introverts are great networkers, too

Fancy yourself an introvert? Then you likely shy from crowded events and conferences. But don't stress,…

Digital detox and the big business of unplugging Article

Digital detox and the big business of unplugging

Going through a digital detox sounds daunting. But, you don't have to go through it alone.…

9 questions to ask before starting up with coworkers Article

9 questions to ask before starting up with coworkers

It may seem natural to start up a business with a colleague. You already know each…

Could an empathy meeting help you see with new eyes? Article

Could an empathy meeting help you see with new eyes?

An empathy meeting—a safe place to ask "why"—might be what your organization needs. Empathy meetings help…

Returnship: why mothers can’t break down the corporate door Article

Returnship: why mothers can’t break down the corporate door

Mothers returning to work after a lengthy absence face special circumstances that other job returners do…

No boys allowed: why we still need women only spaces Article

No boys allowed: why we still need women only spaces

Spaces designed for women only are popping up everywhere—from gyms to office spaces. But why? Why…

The perils of being a too-nice boss Article

The perils of being a too-nice boss

As a boss, it's possible to be too nice to employees. Leaders need to apply radical…

My heartbreak, your headache. How to handle divorce in the workplace. Article

My heartbreak, your headache. How to handle divorce in the workplace.

Handing a divorce in the workplace is hard, whether it's yours or an employees. But there…

Bad boss or bad behavior? What happens when feedback falls short. Article

Bad boss or bad behavior? What happens when feedback falls short.

Feedback is not easy to give. It's actually much harder to give bad feedback. In the…