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The Right Way to Share Problems at Work With Your Boss 

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For example, in the early 2010s, one Ottawa-based employee tried to push back against a concerning payroll system, but was told she “wasn’t being a team player.” If you are approaching an already stressed boss with a problem at work, you are unlikely to get the reception and validation you want and deserve.

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How to Maintain Your Company Culture Past the Startup Stage

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One answer is that as the company payroll increases, they cannot have a personal relationship with every employee and they lose sight of what’s happening below them. Creating systemic and regular channels for communication is non-negotiable. Being socially aware requires empathy, or the ability to understand the perspective of others.

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25 Self-Help Books You (Probably) Haven’t Read

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Sooner or later, every entrepreneur discovers that negotiation is an indispensable skill. It’s because most new entrepreneurs don’t end up doing what they love, but spend their waking hours on payroll, bookkeeping and clogged toilets instead of making those artisanal flourless cupcakes. Or, you can opt out.

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