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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024
Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.
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What’s the Difference Between a Tough Boss and a Toxic One? (Full Q&A)
By Jane Meggitt | May 14, 2024
An interview with Toxic Leaders and Tough Bosses author Teresa A. Daniel
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How Pay Transparency Impacts Worker Retention and Compensation Equity
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024
37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.
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Fact or Fiction: Common Downfalls of Data Visualizations
By Sanket Shah | May 02, 2024
Visuals can tell a story and explain complex ideas, but they must be used effectively. Learn the five biggest downfalls of data visualization.
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Maximize Your “Uptime” With Tips From Google’s Productivity Expert (Full Q&A)
By Tina Nazerian | April 25, 2024
An interview with author Laura Mae Martin
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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024
Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.
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3 Famous Restaurants and Bars That Weren’t Supposed to Be
By Ali Saleh | April 19, 2024
An unexpected origin story adds character.
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Podcaster Jannese Torres Wants to “Level Up Your Dinero”
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
Our full Q&A with the author of Financially Lit!
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Projects Watches Dials Into What Makes Gen Z Tick (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | April 19, 2024
An interview with creative director Connor Hudson
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CRM Adoption, Market Size, and Usage
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
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HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.
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Zoho CRM Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 18, 2024
Zoho CRM is an intuitive platform with features that help businesses struggling with the challenges of expansion. Learn about Zoho's features and pricing.
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Dan Lyons on “The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut”
By Lauren Vino | April 10, 2024
Silence is golden.
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Zoho Books Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
Zoho Books is an accounting solution that uses automation to make managing business finances easier. Learn about Zoho's features, integrations and more.
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Freshworks CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 10, 2024
Freshworks CRM is a comprehensive solution with extensive analytics tools and sales features. Learn why Freshworks is the best CRM for sales managers.
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FreshBooks Accounting Software Review and Pricing
By Mike Berner | April 10, 2024
FreshBooks is our best pick for invoicing, with easy customization, time tracking, and recurring billing. Plans start at $23 per month.
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Great Resignation, Great Regret: Was Quitting Your Job a Big Mistake?
By Dan Ketchum | April 04, 2024
Learn why many employees are wishing they would have stayed put during the Great Resignation.
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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024
It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.
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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | April 01, 2024
A White Lotus guide to customer service
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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2024
Bad hires can cost thousands in lost productivity, morale damage and turnover. Common causes include rushed decisions, poor screening and bad culture fit.
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What is a Holacracy? The Holacratic Workplace
By Genia Stevens | March 22, 2024
In a holacratic workplace, there's no traditional leadership hierarchy; team members assume multiple roles. Learn if holacracy is right for your business.
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HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024
Absolutely Everything!
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Master of Change Author Brad Stulberg Wants You to Learn “Rugged Flexibility”
By Carolyn Neuhausen | February 14, 2024
Stulberg explains how entrepreneurs can overcome life’s inevitable setbacks.
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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024
Remember CARE
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Prevent Unethical Choices by Asking Yourself These 9 Questions
By Steven Rogelberg | February 14, 2024
Listen to your conscience and these helpful hints.
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Rockefeller Foundation President Rajiv Shah Wants You to Make Big Bets (Full Q&A)
By Tess Barker | February 14, 2024
How to turn ambitious plans into measurable results
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How Yule Want to Close the Office for a Week Off
By Jake Wengroff | February 14, 2024
To fully relax and recharge for your week off, let’s make a list and check it twice.
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In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder Serves Up ‘Slow-Growth Philosophy’ (Full Q&A)
By Rob Gabriele | February 14, 2024
She took over the company at 27 and “Double-Doubled” its success.
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“Little Business Books” Will Prep Your Kindergartner for the GMAT
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024
Economic treatises for the CEO of the playground.
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Companywide Ketamine Retreats Are Silicon Valley’s Latest Perk
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024
Giving new meaning to “work trip.”