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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…
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…
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…
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…
Article Being human at work: the benefits of showing up whole
Being human at work sounds easy enough, but for most of us, it's hard work. Learn…
Article The art of the unbiased interview
You may think you know how to conduct an unbiased interview, but chances are you've slipped…
Article When the mid-life career crisis hits
A mid-life crisis doesn't always mean a sports car or an affair. A mid-life career crisis…
Article The work benefits of working from home
It’s 5:30am and the “slow rise” tone escapes from my iPhone speaker—“slow rise” could not be…
Article How diversity improves work culture and the bottom line
It's widely known that diversity has an impact on culture, but it's also important to understand…
Article “You can’t sit with us.” How to handle an office clique.
We should be too old for cliques in the workplace, but they still happen. Our Millennial…
Article Where we work shapes how we work. From where we meet to where we sit.
Choice in the workplace can make you a happier and more productive employee. What choices? Where…
Article Create career magic with a personal board of directors
Creating a personal board of directors may be the key to your success. Learn how to…
Article How to follow the sun and provide great global support
If you want to provide 24 x 7 support 365 days of the year—or more loosely, “anytime, anywhere” support—you can adopt the follow-the-sun” model. Here’s how it’s done.
Article When giving two weeks’ notice is complicated
We've been taught that giving two weeks notice is a necessity. But according to our resident…
Article You big meanie: from online bully to ethical troll to just being nice
When you're passionate about your brand, reputation, or opinion, it can be hard not to take…
Article Tell your story with less confabulation and more vulnerability
Few words are as scary as vulnerability, especially in the workplace. Vulnerability implies a willingness (and…
Article Every body tells a story. What does your ink say at work?
Showing tattoos at work is becoming more frequent, as over 29 percent of Americans now have…
Article Recruit, hire, and onboard customer service representatives
This guide provides you with advice for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding reps who embody the traits that help build great customer relationships and deliver great customer service.
Article Be more persuasive by presenting like a creative
We can't all be like Don Draper from Mad Men. So Michael Griffith offers up persuasive…
Article Why your colleagues don’t get you
First impressions matter. In fact, they matter a lot in how we communicate with people. Dr.…