Civility at Work
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- Keeping It Classy: 10 Things You Should Never Say at WorkIn order to maintain peace at your organization and build a successful career, here are some things you should never say at work. ... read more
- Ways to Stay Safe (and Impress Your Coworkers), According to Former CIA AgentIn the interest of getting something for my taxes, and because I think espionage is kind of cool, I asked former CIA agent Jason Hanson to reveal the best life hacks his CIA train ... read more
- 7 Direct Phrases to Shut Down Passive-Aggressive Behavior, According to a PsychologistSometimes, the best direction to take when you want to stop passive-aggressive behavior is a straightforward one. "This phrase cuts to the chase and directly and assertively opens a path to a more productive conversation," Dr. Yeilding shares. ... read more
- What Makes People Blush? The Science Behind the Reddening ResponseBlushing is a universal human response that can occur during moments of embarrassment, attraction, or emotional stress. It is ... read more
- Behavior Modification: Techniques for Positive Behavior ChangeWhat are the best strategies for enacting change? Reviewed by David Susman, PhD Behavior modification uses various motivational techniques to eliminate behavior you don’t want to see or encourage behavior you do want to see. For example, you can use ... read more
- Life Changing: Winning is a learned behaviorAs my family and I watch the excitement of March Madness unfold, I’ve noticed that there are deeper lessons embedded within the games, especially in the journey of the N.C. State basketball teams. A N. ... read more
- Understatement: Congress doesn’t function properlyCongressional dysfunction makes life tough for the members' and committee's staff. Yet the partisanship on the floor doesn't extend to the offices. ... read more
- At PLA 2024, Shola Richards Delivers a Much-Needed Message for LibrariansShola Richards offered a roadmap for public librarians—who have been feeling the stress of their ever-expanding work long before the current surge in book banning and political attacks began—to begin addressing the challenges in their own workplaces. ... read more
- 4 Annoying Work Habits That Employees Avoid By Not Going Back To The OfficeOver the past four years, the way we work has changed completely. We have moved away from physical offices to our couches and dining room tables. Morning meetings have gone virtual, lunches are made, not bought, and our morning commute is nonexistent, saving us both time and money. ... read more
- 11 Polite Habits House Cleaners Secretly Hate—and What to Do InsteadThe house cleaners we spoke with revealed tales of extra (dirty) work they were “trusted with” but didn’t want to do, “helpful” cleaning tips that weren’t actually helpful and little etiquette mistakes that simply sucked time from what you hired them to do: clean your house. ... read more
- 11 Polite Habits House Cleaners Secretly Hate—and What to Do InsteadThe house cleaners we spoke with revealed tales of extra (dirty) work they were “trusted with” but didn’t want to do, “helpful” cleaning tips that weren’t actually helpful and little etiquette mistakes that simply sucked time from what you hired them to do: clean your house. ... read more
- The Disadvantages of the Effects of Teams on Organizational PerformanceLack of Innovation and Creativity Teams may tend toward the least objectionable option when solving problems. The tyranny of the majority may quash ideas that seem unusual or creative, in favor of ... read more