Author: Mallory Conboy
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How are Pets Not Included in Bereavement Leave?
I have a beautiful greyhound named Mango, and she is the bee’s knees. I walk her every day. I feed her every day. She sits with me while I work, and we hang out together just enjoying each other’s presence. She is a massive part of my life and my daily rhythm. When she’s sick,…
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Why do we keep pretending that company values do anything?
Company values are weird. I get the idea. They are supposed to be inspiring. They’re meant to unite a whole organisation together. On paper, it’s a beautiful concept. In reality? They often end up as little more than background noise. Aka they are words on a giant poster in the background of the lunch room.…
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Why does corporate love to force goals down my throat?
Have you ever had a manager tell you need to set your own career goals or else? Else being some mysterious omen. I have. And honestly, while the idea might be rooted in good intentions, the way it appears in the workplace is like getting root canal. Goals are supposed to be motivating. They are…
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What actually is corporate punishment?
Working in HR meant I got a front-row seat to the inner workings of corporate punishment. It also meant I occasionally had to be the one handing it out. That part of the job sucks! The holy trinity of punishment in most workplaces goes like this: warnings, suspensions, and if you’re really naughty, termination. Fired.…
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