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The end of the calendar year is just around the corner, and for most workplaces, this is the season of the performance review. Employees and employers everywhere are gearing up for some awkward conversations, and employers (surprisingly) may be losing more sleep over these looming conversations than their direct reports. The truth: Nobody enjoys this… Read more »

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If the very thought of a high stake conversation with a stranger makes your palms a little sweaty, and you place job interviews among life’s most necessary but utterly dreaded tasks, you aren’t alone. There are plenty of places for shy people in the working world, even in positions of leadership. But in order to… Read more »

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The fall is here, the summer is over, and vacation season is winding to a close. It’s time to get back to work and buckle down, and if your teams are like most, you can expect some bumpy landings during the return from the beach to the cubicle. Here are a few simple team building… Read more »

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You’ve been working hard, you’ve paid your dues, and you’ve held your current position at your current salary for long enough. It’s time to negotiate for a pay increase and bump your salary up so it matches the compensation level you deserve. But before this happens, you’ll need to take a few preparatory steps. The… Read more »