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fromFast Company
6 days ago

The case for the occasional white lie at work

White lies can protect motivation when information is non-essential, but they can harm trust, development, and leadership credibility when used improperly.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Four Secret Words That Allow Your Employer to Make You Do Almost Anything They Want

“Other duties as assigned” can expand job responsibilities into unexpected, unreasonable, or unsafe tasks beyond what new hires anticipate.
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fromYourTango
1 month ago

11 Career-Ending Habits Of People Who Make Terrible Co-Workers

Navigating office politics is essential for career growth, and recognizing detrimental habits can improve workplace relationships.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client's Office Politics - Above the Law

Attorneys should avoid office politics when representing clients to ensure effective communication and minimize internal conflicts.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There's Only One Way to Get More Money at Work. Some People Absolutely Refuse to Do It.

Many people do not negotiate their salaries, often accepting initial offers due to fear of appearing greedy.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 unspoken rules about how workplaces actually function that nobody teaches you in business school - Silicon Canals

Workplace success depends on unspoken rules invisible to formal training: prioritizing your boss's success, managing visibility, and understanding office dynamics determines career advancement more than job performance alone.
fromMedium
8 months ago

You Suck as a Design Leader

This article won't start out well, because I'm sort of at rock bottom in my career and it seems that I'm projecting my frustrations of the industry out in the open. But I promise you, my rants are merely neutral observations and opinions. I love talking to people, and over the last 2 months of unemployment (I am now employed), I called upon designer friends all in Asia and Europe to get their opinion on the current state of Design leadership and how it has impacted our careers. Spoiler alert: It ain't great. Hence the article.
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Law
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

We Had to Move Our Law Firm to a New Office. They Couldn't Have Picked a More Inappropriate Location.

Temporary relocation next to an adult entertainment shop harms a law firm's professional image, but complaining risks appearing petty and wasting social capital.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
9 months ago

Employees Are Being Forced to Do Something Excruciating at Work. Sometimes It Involves Sleepovers.

Office social activities are often seen as obligatory rather than enjoyable, creating anxiety among employees.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
10 months ago

The Petty, Unbelievable Ways People Are Exacting Revenge at Work

Revenge in the workplace often stems from resentment and feelings of powerlessness, resulting in various retaliation acts.
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