office culture
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Should You Have a ‘Work Spouse’?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it major changes to how and where we work. This includes massive upheavals within office culture — because let’s face it, as fun as it is making snarky comments to your coworkers in private Zoom chats during meetings, it’s not the same as having them there IRL. (Effective eye…
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A Dose Of Office Gossip May Help Things Run Smoothly
Conventional wisdom says that gossiping about coworkers can lead to strife and friction between members of a team. One study, however, shows that a little gossip might actually help improve the workplace.
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3 Things You Should Negotiate at Work Besides Your Salary
By now, you probably know that a salary is negotiable. But that’s just one of the workplace policies and perks up for discussion. Whether it’s explicitly said or not, things like flexible working arrangements, maternity leave, and even the projects you get to work on may not be set in stone.
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Bluff Your Way Through Melbourne Cup Convos With These Racing Phrases
The Melbourne Cup is nearly upon us, which means workplace sweeps, free-flowing champers and people wearing silly hats. It’s also a good opportunity to show off your commanding grasp of the sport’s varied verbiage. This in-depth glossary will ensure you know your farriers from your fascinators during those important water cooler conversations.