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5 Cringeworthy Office Moments I Can’t Deal With

Being able to find the funny side to uncomfortable moments is a true gift. When awkwardness starts to infiltrate the air between coworkers, it is he or she who can make a joke of the situation and move on, who makes it out alive. But sometimes, that’s easier said than done. Unfortunately, offices are breeding grounds for uncomfortable situations.  We all make…

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Workplace

How to Handle the Heartbreak of a Close Colleague Leaving

Friendships at work are weird. They’re wonderful but weird. You see your work friends five days a week for hours on end—day in, day out, week after week, month after month, year after year. Your working day is bookended with their cheery ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’. Each Friday, you run each other through your weekend itinerary,…

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Workplace

Work With a Jerk? Kill Them With Kindness

The saying ‘kill them with kindness’ isn’t only for corny motivational posters; the message itself can have a huge impact on life in the workplace. Whether you’re working with a rude colleague or facing an awkward misunderstanding over email, dealing with difficult people is a task we’ll all have to face at one stage or…

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Workplace

Working Life Summed Up in 140 Characters

Had a stressful day? Co-worker winding you up? Super excited about a promotion? Whether you love your job, or your patience is running a bit thin, lots of people turn to social media to off load their current thoughts and share their day to day experiences on the job. Though having a heated rant about…

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Employer Branding

How to Survive an Office Romance

When you’re spending nearly every single day alongside your colleagues, it’s no surprise that sometimes sparks fly and office romances happen. In fact, many people meet the person they marry in the workplace! Though there are a lot of success stories, an office romance also has potential to turn things a bit pear shape in the…

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Workplace

The Unarguable Do’s and Don’ts of Having an Office Romance

If you’ve been locking eyes with a special someone across the room, making flirtatious small talk at the water cooler, or day-dreaming of the two of you running off into the sunset together; you may want to give it some proper thought before progressing your office romance! Though there are a lot of positives to working with…

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Employer Branding

“Don’t be a D*ck” & Other Career Tips that People Don’t Usually Tell You

What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve ever received? Sometimes, the most bizarre tips can be the most helpful. We’ve put together a list of the career tips that can help you along the way, no matter if you’re starting on your journey or already have  lots of experience behind you. 1.Don’t be a…

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Timebound

The Best and Worst Secret Santa Gifts in the Workplace

Christmas is upon us and many workplaces are embracing the festive spirit with holiday celebrations and parties! One of the many Christmas traditions that a lot of companies have adopted to bring the team together, is “Secret Santa.” The idea is that each member of the team’s name is put in a hat and then everyone…

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Workplace

6 Easy Steps to Making Friends at Work

Before entering the working world, sharing the same classes or living nearby to someone was a pretty sure fire way of striking up a friendship. But now that you’re older and have your own life and clique outside of the office, it’s even harder for work friendships to blossom; it’s far easier to just keep…