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

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Yet, humor in the workplace is not all that common these days. Benefits of humor in the workplace Humor not only lightens the mood, but it can bring numerous benefits—to those who both initiate and receive comical exchanges. Research has shown that workplace stress costs the U.S.

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The Silent Crisis Of Workplace Loneliness: A Three-Part Series Exploring How Loneliness Is Shaping The Future Of Work

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Workplace loneliness predates the pandemic but is on the ascent and its significant negative impact on work culture has become increasingly apparent. Despite abundant scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental impact of loneliness on health, research on loneliness in the workplace remains scant. In the U.K.,

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How To Stop Procrastinating: Seven Practical Strategies For Remote Workers

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Despite its numerous benefits, remote work also presents challenges, including procrastination — the intentional delay of tasks or responsibilities, which often leads to adverse outcomes such as self-criticism, stress, and anxiety. This self-defeating behavior typically stems from negative perceptions, including fear of judgment.

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Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem Webinar Replay

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Earn positive attention in the workplace and address the most common obstacle standing in the way for most assistants—lack of self-esteem. You can view the replay of our webinar, Getting People to Notice You: Cultivating High Self-Esteem. Why self-promotion is essential for your career—and yet so hard to do.

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How to Separate Your Work from Your Identity

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But American culture is especially obsessed with the relationship between our jobs and our sense of self-worth. Often, studies show that work experiences influence one’s self-esteem and vice-versa. Enter the importance of disassociating “success” at your job from your own personal sense of self-confidence and self-esteem.

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7 Daily Habits to Build Your Resilience

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Prolonged stress and anxiety take a toll on your mind and body. Such prolonged stress leads to lack of concentration, irritability, and fatigue. Your workplace may offer an outdoor area. In one particularly stressful work environment, a lunch walk in a nearby neighborhood can refuel you. Take advantage of them.

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How to Respond to Workplace Conflict

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However, Monday is the perfect time to talk about workplace conflict because we all have to deal with it. Maintain Each Other’s Self-Esteem. Either party is too stressed to attempt reconciliation. Share you questions or comments regarding workplace conflict for Joan below. Acknowledge The Other Person’s Strengths.