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9 Things We're Not Looking Forward To This Week

Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Office Humor, Video, Coworkers, Office Cliches, 9 Things We're Not Looking Forward To, Watercooler, Funny Slideshows, Slideexpand, Office Annoyances, Comedy News

It's Monday, it's raining and we're in the office. Oh, joy. Since the dawn of time, working stiffs have been annoyed by the same basic things day-i...

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Occupational Hazard: Is Your Job Making You Fat?

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 03.30.2012

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Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

When it comes to work-related eating, there are typically three types of eating personalities. I've broken them down for you and provided ways to overcome them.

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WATCH: How NOT To React To Your Coworker Getting Flowers

Posted 02.15.2012

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Some people get flowers delivered to their office on Valentine's Day and others don't. This is the world we live in, people. If you're anything lik...

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Stop Wasting Time Prioritizing (VIDEO)

Edward Muzio | Posted 03.12.2012

Read More: Stress, Workplace Stress, Leadership, Coworkers, Workplace, Priorities, Thought Leaders, Management, Video, Business News
Edward Muzio

At the beginning of a new round of work -- and, for that matter, at any other time that it becomes clear that the group can't do everything -- proactive prioritization of group objectives is absolutely necessary.

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Can Melancholy Be an Asset in the Workplace?

Coeli Carr | Posted 01.23.2012

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Coeli Carr

Is the gal or guy who perennially mopes in the cubicle nearby someone who might actually be an asset? At work, it's entirely possible that person who's depressed can indeed bring balance and a sense of realism to the proceedings.

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A Field Guide To Your Office Nemesis

The Awl.com | Posted 11.21.2011

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97% of Americans have an office nemesis. Here is your illustrated guide to the statistics behind the phenomenon....

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11 Things We're Not Looking Forward To This Week

Posted 10.01.2011

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It's Monday, it's summer and we're back in the office. Oh, joy. Since the dawn of time, working stiffs have been annoyed by the same basic things d...

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Your Turn: Working With Someone You Don't Like

Posted 09.18.2011

Read More: Marlo Thomas, Office, Your Turn, Video, Coworkers, Employees, Women News

If you've ever had to work with someone you don't get along with you know it's never fun – it's especially hard when you're an actress because ev...

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Co-Worker Conundrum: How To Deal With The Odd (Wo)Man Out

The Grindstone | Posted 09.19.2011

Read More: Workplace Politics, Odd-Man-Out, Coworkers, Workplace, Dealing With Coworkers, Workplace Bonding, Office Politics, Women News

Every company has one. He tries so hard to feel like part of the cool crowd, yet he still seems like the high school kid who got pantsed in gym class ...

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9 Reasons Angry Bosses Should Hold Their Tongues

John Shore | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: How to Supervise, Managing People, Work Supervisor, Management Skills, Business, Management, Coworkers, Boss, Business Advice, Employment, Business News
John Shore

Thinking requires confidence, but when a mistake can result in a public dressing down, your staff will lack that confidence, and won't risk independent action. They'll stick to the safer, non-thinking way.

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Balanced Life -- Want To Be Happy at Work? Dozens of Tips, Plus a Few Quizzes, To Consider

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Efficiency, Coworkers, Relationships, Work, Industry, Office, Design, Business, Happiness, Productivity, Colleagues, Healthy Living News
Gretchen Rubin

Happiness is a critical factor for work, and work is a critical factor for happiness. In one of those life-isn't-fair results, it turns out that the happy out-perform the less happy.

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Office Romance

Amy Laurent | Posted 05.25.2011

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Amy Laurent

Office relationships are tricky business. Can an office romance survive successfully? In my opinion, the answer to the question is, "Absolutely!" - but only if you are mindful.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Drinking With Co-Workers

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.17.2011

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Nicole Williams

Last evening's happy hour with your work crew turned into a blurry, all night booze-a-thon. To avoid a morning after freak out session, try these dos and don'ts for drinking with co-workers.

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Ethics in the Hive: The Case for Trust

Michael O'Malley, Ph.D. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Coworkers, Trust, Books, The Wisdom of Bees, Working, Bees, Books News
Michael O'Malley, Ph.D.

Bees operate as if they the can depend on one another. Free of personal agendas, each individual bee works closely and smoothly without cult of personality, jealousy, or infighting.

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'Relationship' Is a Very Big Word

Bella DePaulo | Posted 11.17.2011

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Bella DePaulo

There's something troubling about the use of the word "relationship" that excludes all relationships but romantic ones. All other adult relationships aren't just excluded in the wording; they're absent from the studies.

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Friendship in Real Life vs. This Emotional Life

Bella DePaulo | Posted 05.25.2011

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Bella DePaulo

This first installment of the PBS series This Emotional Life consisted of three segments: family, friends, and lovers. Each was oddly ominous, seeming to warn us of the worst that can happen.

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Five Co-Workers You Should Get to Know

Nicole Williams | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nicole Williams

The doorman: He knows everyone who sets foot in your building, and you can bet he hears a lot of juicy conversations as people shuffle in and out.

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Five Co-Worker Quirks: How to Deal

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.17.2011

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Nicole Williams

Every workplace has them: co-workers with the unique ability to make your job both more frustrating and entertaining at the same time.

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The Art of "No"

Jonathan Littman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jonathan Littman

All too often workers simply blow off those who inquire, its called The Non-Response. We don't advise it when dealing with co-workers, bosses or clients.

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In the New Millennium, Success Is Based Entirely on Volunteers

Rick Smith | Posted 11.17.2011

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Rick Smith

To be successful, you need to earn every relationship. Leadership in the 21st century is based entirely on one's ability to recruit and inspire others toward the future you are trying to create.

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The 10 Things I Hate About You

Ann Handley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ann Handley

So the company I work for, MarketingProfs, is a virtual company, which means that the 25 or so of us on staff are scattered throughout the country, wo...

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Dating at Work

Nicole Williams | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Office Dating, Pda, Work-Life Balance, Coworkers, Office Romance, Relationship Advice, Relationships, Dating, Healthy Living News
Nicole Williams

Legislation doesn't regulate matters of the heart, but you definitely want to understand the potential implications of a relationship with a co-worker.

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Gifts To Get Your Coworkers That Avoid Paralyzing Awkwardness

Michelle Madhok | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michelle Madhok

Office gift-giving is a little dicey this year: second-year banking analysts aren't getting $100k bonuses, some companies are closing, others are downsizing and lots of people seem sad.

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