What you need to know about layoffs and retrenchment

It helps to have a couple of evasive answers for an exit interview, to avoid putting yourself in a tough spot.
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Acing the exit interview, and why you shouldn’t use it to let loose

As the cost of medical care continues to inflate, it is important for employers to ensure their existing healthcare insurance sufficiently covers these increases.
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This new year, take healthcare benefits seriously when picking your next job

There are several reasons we fear saying "I don't know" in the workplace setting, but they're worth examining to determine if we can find a safe context to do so.
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Why is it so hard to say ‘I don’t know’ at work?

When you think of a user guide as a go-to before using a product or appliance, to make sure you use it well and take good care of it, it makes perfect sense to have one for people, too..
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Looking to connect better with your team? Try writing a user guide – on how to work with you

Learning to manage upwards effectively is a valid part of your work; doing so can also make your job easier.
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It’s tough to manage upwards, but we have to do it anyway

More important than the amount of time spent in the office, is what you show up in office to accomplish.
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I work best in flexible conditions, and your free stuff will not defeat me

Can fathers stop feeling like they will be penalised at work for taking all of it? Can they stop feeling emasculated for wanting to be present in the home?
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20 weeks of paternity leave may finally level the gender playing field for working moms

Your bonus might not be yours to keep, if you don't check carefully before taking it and quitting your company.
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Why resigning after collecting a bonus may not be the smartest thing for an employee to do

If you're stuck in a work rut, delve into how and why you got there in order to work out how best to get out of it.
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Demotivated and coasting at work? Don’t settle in that funk