Working with Others

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    Communication and collaboration are arguably the most valuable job skills you can bring to the workplace. Working with others is a key to your job success and the company’s. Master this art and you’ll prove you’re invaluable to your employer.

    6 ways to spread kindness in the workplace
    September 10, 2020

    6 ways to spread kindness in the workplace

    by Kathryn Casna in Office Tips
    Workplace stress is a problem for many people. The majority (79 percent) of people report feeling stress during their workdays. And it doesn’t help that our days are often sandwiched between traffic jams and housework. Stress makes our days less…
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    The best team building exercises for employees working at home
    August 6, 2020

    The best team building exercises for employees working at home

    by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture
    Working remotely has boomed in a big way. Many businesses were quick to pivot to a virtual office during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep their employees healthy without sacrificing productivity. According to an MIT report, 34 percent of previous commuters…
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    How to navigate social media with coworkers
    January 20, 2020

    How to navigate social media with coworkers

    by Kristen Seymour in Workplace Culture
    Once upon a time, people saw their coworkers and bosses at the office. Generally unless they made plans to get together outside of work, that was pretty much the end of the story.  Today, social media makes it extremely easy…
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    How to support a coworker dealing with diabetes
    September 23, 2019

    How to support a coworker dealing with diabetes

    by Callie Sharkey in Office Tips
    Diabetes affects nearly 10% of the global population and impacts those around them too, from family members to coworkers. Diabetes is a serious disease and many who are not directly diagnosed have little understanding about it. So, how can we…
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    How to handle coworkers who discuss polarizing topics at work
    August 26, 2019

    How to handle coworkers who discuss polarizing topics at work

    by Yolanda Porter in Workplace Culture
    Coworkers sharing their personal views about politics, religion, culture and more are polarizing many workplaces. Whether the topic is about fake or real news, the role of government, or flat earth theories (really?!), opinions on these topics are often inflexible.…
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    How to stand out from your coworkers…without making them envious
    July 29, 2019

    How to stand out from your coworkers…without making them envious

    by Carter Kilmann in Workplace Culture
    Have you ever wanted to stand out at work - but were worried about standing out too much? You don't want to ostracize yourself from your peers, but sometimes this can happen when you're pushing for a promotion or trying…
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    How to set up a reciprocal mentoring program for employee engagement
    July 22, 2019

    How to set up a reciprocal mentoring program for employee engagement

    by Suzanne Driscoll in Workplace Culture
    When thinking of mentoring, what comes to mind is a seasoned executive giving advice to a younger person just starting their career. The older, more experienced person has probably faced just about any issue the younger worker might come up…
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    How to handle digital ghosting in the office
    June 17, 2019

    How to handle digital ghosting in the office

    by Erin Pennings in Office Tips
    Ghosting isn't limited to the dating world. In a world that's increasingly digital, ghosting can happen even within office culture, particularly when it comes to emails. So if you’re getting very little response to your emails, there are some communications…
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    The biggest office bathroom pet peeves (and how to avoid them)
    June 13, 2019

    The biggest office bathroom pet peeves (and how to avoid them)

    by Abby Quillen in Office Tips
    We spend a third of our lives at work, and most people visit the bathroom at least six or seven times per day. That means it’s impossible to avoid the office bathroom. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong in office…
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    Balance your competitive nature and be a collaborative team player
    June 3, 2019

    How to balance your competitive nature and still be a collaborative team player

    by Mike Morrone in Career Advice
    Working towards a big promotion or trying to land a dream client can make it all too easy to want to bulldoze past your coworkers for your own personal gain. Having a competitive mentality in the workplace can be healthy…
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    Strategies for grads to look professional at first real job
    May 13, 2019

    8 Strategies for new grads to look like pros at their first “real” job

    by Beth Braccio Hering in Career Advice
    Ah, spring, a time of new beginnings – even in the workplace. With diploma firmly in hand, eager new graduates fill offices with renewed energy, fresh perspectives . . . and plenty of rookie behavior. Time often proves the best…
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    Apologizing too much can hurt your career
    May 6, 2019

    Can apologizing too much hurt your career?

    by Lorna Rogahn in Career Advice
    "Sorry, but I didn’t get your email." "Sorry, but I can’t make it to that meeting." "Sorry, but I have a question." If you tend to start most of your sentences with “Sorry, but....” you may be hurting your career.…
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    difficult office situation should you get involved
    April 29, 2019

    Difficult office situation: Should you get involved?

    by Lindsay Kramer in Tutorials
    There’s no such thing as a perfect workplace. No matter what industry you’re in and what kind of team you’re on, you’re going to find yourself facing dilemmas and wondering whether you should step in to fix them. In fact,…
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    ways to keep your company breakroom clean
    March 13, 2019

    Effective ways to keep your company’s kitchen area and breakroom clean

    by Nina Nixon in Workplace Culture
    A clean kitchen area and breakroom can help coworkers de-stress at certain times throughout the day. Cleanliness also conveys that your company cares about its employees and business environment. Without rules, though, the room designated for eating and relaxing may…
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    how to listen in the workplace
    March 6, 2019

    How to rediscover the lost art of listening in the workplace

    by Christopher Dace in Office Tips
    There is a dearth of listening in the workplace. How did this happen? And does listening matter in this rushed and Tweeting world? Yes. People talk too much. They do not listen. They ask questions in order to answer them rather…
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    workplace etiquette interact person disability
    March 4, 2019

    Workplace etiquette: How to interact with a person with a disability

    by Abbie Volkmann in Workplace Culture
    People with disabilities are one of the fastest growing customer and employee bases. According to the Centers for Disease Control one in four Americans have a disability, and it is consistently growing. People with disabilities are beneficial to the workplace…
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    what to do when a friend coworker quits
    February 22, 2019

    What to do when a friend and coworker suddenly quits

    by Wendi Pembridge in Workplace Culture
    We've all been in the situation where one of our favorite workmates decides to leave their job in order to pursue a different job or career path, or to make more money, or for other personal reasons. When a beloved…
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    how to break a project down into smaller steps
    February 20, 2019

    How to break a project down into smaller steps

    by Justin Goethe in Tutorials
    So, you’ve been named “Project Manager” for your company’s upcoming charity event. If you’re like most, you’re probably asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Taking an event from “idea” to “Of course, I’d be happy to accept this check on…
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    How to handle yes people colleagues
    February 18, 2019

    How to deal with “yes people” colleagues

    by Suzanne Driscoll in Workplace Culture
    We’ve probably all worked with a “yes person” at some point in our careers. If someone has a bad idea, the yes person says it’s terrific. They tell you what they think you want to hear and have a strong…
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    how to talk to a depressed coworker
    February 11, 2019

    How to talk to a depressed coworker

    by Lorna Rogahn in Workplace Culture
    If you work outside the home, chances are you spend more time with your coworkers than you do with your own family. You’d definitely notice if one of your coworkers was depressed, right? Don’t be so sure. The stigma surrounding…
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