Author: Mallory Conboy
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Why does my corporate job love to pit me against my peers?
It’s inevitable. At some point, a manager will stride into the team meeting and announce that there’s a new competition in town. It might be “Star of the Month,” “Biggest Sale,” “Fastest to Hit Target,” or “Most Clients Signed This Quarter.” It’s all wrapped up as a way to motivate and encourage people to do…
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Is chucking a sickie really actually what bad employees do?
A few years ago, I went on a camping trip with some friends. We hiked, we laughed, we drank beer, we took a bunch of scenic photos. You know the usual things you do with pals on a camping trip. It was all harmless fun until one of my friends casually mentioned that we couldn’t…
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Is your workplace actually toxic or is it just peanut butter?
The word toxic has become a bit of a catch-all when it comes to workplaces people didn’t enjoy. You’ll hear it over coffee chats, exit interviews, Reddit rants, or whispered over cubicle walls: “That place was so toxic.” It’s a word with bite, and it gets used often. But here’s something to think about, what…
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