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What To Do Before And After Being Laid Off
3It’s been a brutal few weeks in media, as BuzzFeed, the Huffington Post, Vice, Gannett and McClatchy laid off thousands of workers. But it’s not just journalists who have been hurting recently: GM is laying off thousands of workers over the next two weeks, Sears’s bankruptcy has imperiled tens of thousands of jobs, and the…
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The Beginner’s Guide To Coworking
I love the concept of a coworking space. Even though I’ve worked from home for a number of years, I sometimes find myself missing things like human interaction, yummy snacks, plants, and unique or super-creative spaces that make it easier to get through the 9 to 5 day.
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The Best Way To Redirect Uncomfortable Conversations At Work
There are certain topics that are uncomfortable to discuss with coworkers, like politics or personal values, but that doesn’t stop people from bringing them up. Here’s a phrase you should use to easily redirect the conversation back to work appropriate chat.
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The Most Diplomatic Way To Respond To An Offensive Comment At Work
You’re in the staff room when a coworker suddenly says something that seems to attack the core of your being. Resist the urge to fire back, and respond like this instead.