If you’re worried about what to get a colleague for the holidays, your best bet may be a gift card or cold, hard cash. A new survey by Accounting Principals finds that 77 percent of workers say that’s what they …
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Are there visions of sugar plums dancing in your head? Thinking about settling down for a long winter’s nap? Trying to figure out where you’re going to find seven lords a-leaping? It’s not unusual for many of your thoughts this …
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Stories have always been used to motivate and inspire others, and the business world seems to be catching on to the power of that method as more executives are coached on how to tell effective stories. For example, all senior …
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One of the most stressful situations to face in the workplace is a conflict with a co-worker. Whether it’s a long-standing feud that you can’t even recall how it began or a recent spat that has made work tense and …
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Let’s say you’re sitting at work and a messenger arrives with a box that appears to be a holiday gift from a client. “It’s probably a box of fruit,” you think. “That’s good. I need more fruit in my diet.” …
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Many women would like to believe that the ugly behavior they may have experienced at the hands of other girls in junior high – or perhaps even exhibited themselves – is just an unhappy memory by the time they join …
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Anyone who has caregiver responsibilities for either a parent or child knows the angst of trying to juggle work obligations with personal duties. The solution for many has been to work for “family-friendly” companies that tout telecommuting, flexible time off, …
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