Civility at Work
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- Can an employer fire or layoff employees without giving a reason? Ask HRGenerally speaking, employers can terminate your employment for any nondiscriminatory reason and they don't have to give you the reason. ... read more
- 3 Red Flags To Spot Toxic Cultures During The Interview ProcessWhen about 20% of workplaces are toxic, it is key to identify toxic behaviors during the interview process to avoid the company in the first place. ... read more
- Virtual meeting behaviors: What is or is not considered acceptable?A 2023 study reveals what are considered acceptable and unacceptable behaviors over virtual meetings — and what to know for your next meeting. ... read more
- Habits You Must Develop to Adapt to the Needs of Modern WorkplaceStay relevant by embracing continuous learning, adapting to evolving tools, and embracing job mobility in today's dynamic work landscape. ... read more
- How bad is workplace harassment at CA Capitol?These days, sexual harassment and other bad behavior are closely monitored at almost all workplaces ... down from 161 in 2022 and from 171 in 2019 when the Workplace Conduct Unit started. The numbers dipped during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many ... read more
- Christopher Lee’s Best MoviesAside from Dracula, The Lord of the Rings, and Star Wars, 1973’s The Wicker Man remains one of Lee’s best-known films. Playing the role of the mysterious antagonist, Lord Summerisle, Lee’s appearances in the movie are kept to a minimum, even though audiences feel his character’s malignant influence throughout the ... read more
- The Evolution Of Retail In 2024: A Glimpse Into The FutureRetail leaders must continually evolve their spaces and operations to deliver quality products, services and experiences. It's obvious that brick-and-mortar stores still have a place in the retail landscape, but how will they evolve their offerings and experiences to keep up with changing customer demands? ... read more
- 5 Ways To Cope With A Toxic Boss (Without Quitting Your Job)Working under a toxic boss can wreak havoc on your career. Rather than suffer in silence, these strategies will help you cope without quitting your job. ... read more
- Quick communication has tendency to turn nastyWhy can’t we all just get along?” It’s either a pretty tall ask; or realistically, just a rhetorical question when someone is exasperated by some ongoing conflict. We can blame it all on “human nature” but humans being such a bundle of thoughts and emotions, ... read more
- My employer hires exclusively white managers and promotes people of ‘questionable expertise.’ Is this a good or bad time to jump ship?All of the managers had much less experience, let alone relevant experience, than me and several other people of color. I see this as racism.” ... read more
- Ask Amy: Wife inspires friends to walk on eggshellsExplore Ask Amy’s advice on coping with unexpected friendship estrangement, handling difficult co-workers in a demanding hospital environment, and a humorous family trick for ending social ... read more
- No Labels: Right Diagnosis, Wrong Prescription?When the leaders of the Democratic Party, under the guise of “saving democracy,” prop up a doddering 81-year-old incumbent president by banning ... read more