office culture
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Ask LH: Can My Boss Force Me To Take Annual Leave During Holiday Shutdown Periods?
11Dear Lifehacker, I’m saving up my leave for a big holiday in July/August next year. My company has a Christmas shutdown and is forcing all employees to take these days off from their personal annual leave entitlements. However, staff who they deem as essential are able to work on these days and not lose their…
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Ask LH: What Should I Discuss With My Boss During Pub Lunches?
Dear Lifehacker, What should I do if I have an unplanned pub lunch with my boss? How can I best take advantage of this time? What topics should I bring up, and which ones should I avoid? I’ve had lunch with him before but I always walk away feeling like I should have used the…
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Aim To Be The Rock Star While Interning Or Working Entry Level Jobs
When you get your first job or internship, you might be intimidated. It’s natural to take it slow and wait for instruction. If you want to move up, however, make it your goal to be seen as the office rock star.
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The Best Indoor Plants For Australian Offices
Adding a few plants to an office has been shown to make employees more productive. Despite this, many Australian offices remain flora-free. To kick off your own workplace greenery efforts, here are 10 plants recommended for Australia (with pictures).
