office politics
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Introverted? Here’s How To Handle Office Happy Hour
Image credit: Roger Kisby/Getty It’s perfectly natural to play it close to the vest at work, especially if you’re the new guy in the office. But office camaraderie depends on more than showing up on time or coming through on a group project. It also involves participating in work-related social events, often including the occasional…
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How To Master The Art Of Looking Busy
Looking busy has a bad rap. Sometimes you have to look busy so you can actually work on the things that matter. Here’s how to trick others into believing you’ve got a full plate so you’ll get the breathing room to actually get things done.
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Ask LH: My Friend Has A Lot Of Unclaimed Money, Should I Tell Them?
Dear Lifehacker, I recently followed your advice for finding unclaimed money, but I took it a step further and started looking up names of family and friends too. This dug up a large amount of money under the name of one of my colleagues, which I’m sure he would love to know about. However, I…
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Use Compassion To Combat Difficult Coworkers
The adage “Kill ’em with kindness” holds more water than you might think, especially when it comes to dealing with tough personalities in the workplace. Some people are just difficult to work with, and sometimes the best way to get along is to be compassionate with them.