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Workers are laziest at this time — on this day of the week

Bosses who value speed, accuracy or productivity should pay attention to their employees' computer keyboard use.

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Back in the office? Here’s how to be professional in the workplace

Gen Zers, many of whom graduated online, started their jobs working from home, and had “no one to model good professional behavior for them," according to experts.

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Monsters in the office? How to handle even the worst co-workers

Ah, the unavoidable joy of working with people who make “awful” look like an art form.

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Can I make an excuse and get out of going to my firm’s holiday party?

I hate company holiday parties with a passion, but my boss feels it is important that we all attend to demonstrate our loyalty and commitment to the company. Can I get out of going?

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Are you guilty of breaking these unspoken office rules?: ‘This should be an...

Workers on social media are revealing the unspoken laws of the office that could make or break your relationships with colleagues.

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My new boss criticized me for being ‘old school’— is this ageist?

Could "old school" be ageist?

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My co-worker stole my thunder on a project, should I tell my boss?

My co-worker and I worked on a project but I did most of the work. When we presented it to the team he put his name first on the title page and took over the presentation. My boss now thinks he led...

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I caught my boss and a co-worker making out — should I say something?

I caught my boss in a compromising position with someone on the staff outside of work. Should I say something to either of them? Should I go to HR? Should I let it go?

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You’re not in love with your co-worker — you just have ‘office goggles’, says...

There must be something in the water cooler.

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‘Screaming’ man booted from plane after fellow passenger refuses seat swap

He got the ejector seat.

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Workers ditch polite OOO messages for blunt replies — and even keep them on...

“I am out of the office having way more fun than communicating with you,” one reply says. “I will likely forget to email you back.”

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Can I back out of my offer to take on work over the holiday weekend?

I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and gave the hours I could work. My boss offered to...

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My co-worker seems to hate me — what can I do?

Greg Giangrande advises an employee whose coworker is giving them the cold shoulder, as well as someone looking in to sex discrimination based on unequal pay.

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I’m nervous about a Zoom interview — is it OK to reference my notes?

I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous about it.

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Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend

It's time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make.

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I aced a work event but my boss wasn’t there. Can I tell him about it?

A reader wants to know how to approach telling a manager about a successful work event — without it seeming like bragging.

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Election banter in the workplace? Here’s how to handle it

With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone.

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How can I stop my boss from crowing about the election?

My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me.

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It’s work holiday party time again — etiquette expert reveals do’s and don’ts...

No showing off your dance moves — and for goodness' sake, go easy on the sauce.

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Waterproof suit collection allows office workers to seamlessly move from desk...

These photos show a chic professional moving effortlessly from lunchtime dip in the pool to tapping away on their laptop at a work station in the space of just a few seconds.

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