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Humor in the Workplace: How to Be Funny at Work Without Crossing the Line

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According to Paul Osincup , corporate trainer, humor strategist and author of the forthcoming book, The Humor Habit , we are all suffering from a condition he refers to as “chronic seriousness.” Humor is a mindset that can be developed by forming new habits. Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days.

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The Surprising Truth About Office Gossip And Belonging

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Research states that a high sense of belonging can lead to a 56% increase in job performance, a 50% reduction in turnover risk, a 167% increase in employer net promoter score, and a 75% decrease in sick days. Gossip is defined as just sharing information, but it can also be a toxic form of empathy.

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6 Ways To Prove That Your Company Isn’t Flex-Washing

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and how remote workers are evaluated and promoted. Pathways to promotions for remote workers. The worst scenario for a worker who wants true flexibility: landing at a company that evaluates people based on visibility, with proximity bias leading to promotions only for those who choose to regularly work from the office.

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Should You Work With A Virtual Office Wholesaler?

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Smaller and independent centers in particular benefit from this model, as they can access a broader audience without having to invest heavily in promotional activities. This is a vital but time-consuming task that requires clients to fill out a form and have it signed and notarized over a webcam. We create markets.

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How to Assert Your Power in Difficult Situations

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We promote them every time we view power as something it’s not. They use Casciaro’s new book, Power For All: How It Really Works and Why It’s Everyone’s Business (co-authored with Julie Battilana), to explain confusing yet common power struggles. Do these statements resonate with you? But power is more complex than that.

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Rule No. 1 of Workplace Inclusion: It Only Works if Everyone Buys In

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The wider implications of marginalization explain why it so often takes many forms. It can look like a white employee’s getting promoted simply because a minority employee with a more senior role joined the team. Sometimes it’s simply about being the only person or one of a few people like you in a space, regardless of your background.

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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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As collaboration happens best face-to-face, provide opportunities such as a booking app to support employees in planning their weeks and set realistic policies on office time by designing for team days. Promote inclusivity by ensuring everyone feels welcome and wants to be part of the office dynamic.