Management

There’s a Word For Our Compulsion to Go to Work When We're Sick

It entered the management lexicon in 2004, but dates back to at least 1892, when it showed up in a Mark Twain novel.

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The Art of Changing Someone's Mind

A philosopher’s 350-year-old trick is now backed up by psychologists.

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How the Next Administration Can Improve Customer Experience

Past efforts have created strong momentum—it will be up to Clinton or Trump to keep it going.

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A Small Investment in This Relationship Skill Will Pay Large Returns

If you treat every encounter like a transaction, you’ll miss a lot of opportunities.

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Another Species Threatened by Climate Change: Your Morning Cup of Coffee

The areas of the world suitable for growing coffee could shrink by half by 2050 if we don't keep global warming in check.

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How Branding Can Transform Government Customer Service

Government agencies tend to suffer from an extreme form of myopia.

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Study: Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men — They Just Don't Get Them

And women aren't any more anxious about damaging their workplace relationships than men, either.

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Why a Four-day Workweek is Not Good For Your Health

The idea of a four-day workweek sounds great, and many companies have tested or even implemented it, citing happier, healthier workers. But here's why it may not be healthy.

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Four Tips to Gain Influence in Your Organization

You have more power than you think—here’s how to harness it.

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The Complete Guide to Cycling to Work

Cities around the world are making themselves more bike-friendly—but to benefit from that public investment, you need to get on your bike.

Management

The Single Best Tool to Make You a Better Leader

Nothing else so clearly focuses our attention and requires us to acknowledge completion.

Management

Here’s What Coworkers Think When You Kiss Up to your Boss

What happens is more complicated than you think -- and can change how the boss is perceived by colleagues.

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Managing Your Workforce When Employees Are All Over the Map

It is possible to roll out an effective, engaging training program where employees retain what they learn.

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No, You Probably Shouldn’t Follow Every Order From Your Boss

Obedience is in the DNA of hierarchical organizations, but sometimes intelligent disobedience is the greatest act of loyalty.