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How to make your commute more enjoyable

Most workers spend a large amount of time on their daily commute. This journey occurs twice daily, for anywhere between half an hour to an hour, or even more each way. This means spending two hours or more daily just sitting on a bus or train, or behind the steering wheel of your car. The

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Things you should never wear to a job interview

So you’ve landed the interview? That’s great! Now, it’s time to think about making that winning first impression. While planning your outfit, it might be best to avoid the things you should never wear to a job interview if you want to make the right lasting statement. Bright colors They say that an interview is

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Why you shouldn’t post about work on social media

It can seem as though social media is all around us, and many businesses now use it as a platform to reach thousands of people all around the world. However, that doesn’t always mean that we should post about work on social media ourselves. It might cause friction at the office Talking about your recent

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Strategies for dealing when you feel left out at work

Keeping our social lives out of the workplace is easier said than done. After all, these are the people that we spend eight hours a day with. That’s right, we spend more time with our colleagues than we do with our own spouses, partners, and children. While there are plenty of offices that are good

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What to do when you can’t quit your job

There are many reasons that you may be unable to leave your current job. Perhaps there are financial constraints or maybe you feel that this job is an important stepping stone for your career path. Whatever the case is, it can be extremely frustrating having to remain in a place where you are unhappy or

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How to handle embarrassing mistakes in the workplace

Everyone has made a mistake at work. After all, we are all human and are therefore beautifully imperfect. Keep this in mind the next time you send an email to the wrong person, or spill a cup of coffee, or overbook clients. Fortunately, most of us do not have careers where there could be make

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How to motivate a happy, productive workforce

It is not always easy being in charge of a workforce or even owning your own business. You have many more stresses to deal with and this can often make one feel overwhelmed and forget about the people doing a lot of the grunt work with you. This article aims to give you some tips

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Staying confident in a competitive workplace

Today’s workplaces can often be extremely competitive. This can be due to a number of factors including, but not limited to new incentives, increased demand from consumers, and rapid advancements in technology. But how can you remain confident amongst all this competitiveness? Below are some tips that may help. Remain focused A busy workplace can

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How shorter workweeks could save Earth

Every day we are confronted by content describing the bleak picture of the planet’s ecological future because of our high carbon footprint. Our planet’s resources are finite, although we are producing at a rate that wouldn’t suggest it. It’s simple mathematics… we are using more than what the earth can provide. We are a planet

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Should you bond with your coworkers outside the office?

When you work a regular job, you get to know your colleagues reasonably well. Considering you spend most of your waking hours with them during the week, you’d have to be pretty antisocial not to become a little familiar with them. How far do you take that connection, though? Do you save your conversations for

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How to deal with bad coworkers

When a group of people are put together in the same environment, there’s bound to be confrontations, disagreements, and misunderstandings. This is understandable since every individual has a distinct personality and their own way of doing things. Accepting that you all can’t be the same enables you to create ways to relate and work together

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Snacks to get you through the workday

A day at work can be an exhausting and frustrating experience if you’re not well prepared. There’s a need to keep both your body and mind energized throughout the day for maximum productivity. Food is the one thing that fuels our bodies during the workday, so making the right choices can change its entire dynamic.

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Preparing for your salary negotiation like a pro

Love them or hate them, jobs are typically essential if you want to pay the bills. You need a regular salary coming in if you’re going to stay afloat and enjoy the good things in life. What do you do if you’re pay isn’t enough though? Maybe it’s not covering all your monthly costs, or

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How to stay productive at work when the internet is down

So many people’s jobs and careers rely on having access to the internet, but what do we do when the internet goes down? You might be thinking that you can have a sneaky day under the desk hiding from all your responsibilities, but we hate to be the bearer of bad news, you’ll still have

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What to look for when you’re looking for a new job

It’s pretty obvious to say that being in the right job for you is important, considering you spend most of your waking hours working. Life is far too short to be in a job that a) doesn’t provide you with a stable income, b) it’s one that you don’t personally get anything out of, and

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