If you’ve been in the workforce for longer than a year or two, you’ve probably had some odd coworkers. But how do yours stack up against the winners of our weirdest coworker contest? I recently asked readers to tell us …
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Remember Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus? Romantic relationships are one thing, but no one talks much about how Mars and Venus fare at work. In fact, there are significant verbal and nonverbal differences in the way …
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Whether you’re joining a new team or you’re trying to revitalize your work with colleagues who think they know you well, taking these steps can turn you into the kind of office hero that everyone wants on their team. 1. …
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Olivia had been working in what she termed “offensive” corporate environments for over 10 years, and she was at her wits end. While working for one consumer healthcare giant in particular, Olivia was criticized for wearing clothing to cover a …
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I received the following e-mail from a reader: Hi Alexandra, my co-worker and I really seem to get along. I like spending time with her at lunch and when we travel. I thought it would be fun for her and …
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1. You asked your co-worker if she was pregnant, and she’s not. 2. You asked your boss of eight years if he enjoyed his Christmas, and he had to remind you that he’s Jewish. 3. Your co-worker is a touchy-feely …
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We’ve all been there. You need to tell your boss you feel angry or overworked, or god forbid you want to quit. You can’t stomach the thought of going into her office and telling her, so you send an e-mail or …
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