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What To Do If You're Insulted at Work

On The Job

As many workers head back into the office, there will be some good times -- seeing likeable colleagues in person, going out to lunch with a work friend and even getting out of the house for a change. But there are bound to be bad days. The commute is too long and someone in the office is microwaving fish sticks. And -- here's something no one misses -- you are the target of a barbed comment.

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Nearly 80% Of Today’s Job Skills Are New Or Have Been Reprioritized Since 2016

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A new report from Boston Consulting Group, Emsi Burning Glass, and The Burning Glass Institute shows that desired job skills have greatly evolved since 2016. . According to the “Shifting Skills, Moving Targets, and Remaking the Workforce” report, 37% of the top 20 skills in US job postings have changed since 2016, while one in five skills include a new skill set altogether. .

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5 Expert Tips to Be a Healthy Influence on Others

Success

The buddy system works. It works for kindergartners crossing the street and grown adults trying to lose a few pounds and live a healthier life. If you’ve ever worked with someone else to reach shared goals successfully—let’s call them an accountability partner —you realize how much harder it would’ve been to go it alone. This is especially the case when it comes to your health.

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What Can We Expect For The Future Of Office Occupancy?

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The average occupancy of offices in 10 major U.S. cities is 38% – compared to the 54% of offices in the Austin metro area that are occupied. . New data from The Partnership for New York shows that just 8% of Manhattan office workers have returned to the workplace full-time. . Bisnow predicts that things are likely to level out at a 55%-65% return rate – but only on some days. .

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Mixing Marriage and Business with Tiff’s Treats Co-Founder Tiffany Chen

Success

From her beginnings as a college student dating her boyfriend (now co-founder of a cookie empire), Tiffany Chen of Tiff’s Treats has many valuable nuggets from her journey to share, whether or not you have a sweet tooth. On this week’s episode of In the Details we dig into Chen’s adjustment from baker to business owner, the connections that were instrumental to her success and how to move past failure and identify your greater purpose.

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7 Communication Mistakes You’re Making at Work

Success

Communication takes work , and it can be difficult—on both sides of the conversation—to improve it. You might not even realize that work needs to be done. But think about this: You probably spend more time second-guessing the intent behind poor communication than working to improve it. “Oh, she didn’t copy me on purpose.”. “He’s withholding information to make my life harder.”.

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Starbucks Is Officially Exiting Russia After Suspending Business In March

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Starbucks has officially exited Russia after operating in the country for 15 years. . The coffee chain is joining other major companies such as ExxonMobil and McDonald’s in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. . All 130 of the company’s stores in Russia, which represents less than 1% of the firm’s annual revenue, are licensed locations, meaning Starbucks itself does not operate them. .

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Decluttering Your Task List

Jen Lawrence

Recently, I read a book that inspired me to declutter my home with a whole new perspective and vigor. Something just hit me right. It was methodical and practical. I tore through my house like a tornado and finally felt what all these decluttering books promise – relief, calm, mental space. Suddenly, I wondered, could I find this same magic in something that doesn’t take up physical space but takes up quite a bit of mental space?

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Why Credit Suisse’s CEO Thinks There Will Never Be A Full Office Return

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Thomas Gottstein, CEO of Credit Suisse Group, is one of few bank executives that believes his company will never return to the office full-time. . “It’s unrealistic and it is not what employees want,” said Gottstein in an interview at the World Economic forum. “We are in a soft way trying to encourage people to come back, but it’s counterproductive if you push too hard.”??

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Elevating the Virtual Interviewing Experience

Sharing your authentic self in a virtual interview can be an unwanted challenge. How do you break through the digital barrier when conducting a virtual interview and share your exceptional self? Think in unconventional ways to elevate the virtual interviewing experience.

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Social Media Content Ideas For June

Karen Vivarelli

Welcome to June – halfway through the year already! And that’s why it’s important to get your social media content scheduled now (check out the dates below). Down here in the southern hemisphere, June signals the start of Winter. A time for cosiness, hot cacaos by the fire, slow mornings and rugged up evenings. In the northern hemisphere June might look like firing up the grill, lazy days down the beach, parties with friends or reading your favourite novel poolside.

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Google Wants Workers Back In The Office, But Is Their Reasoning Founded?

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Google’s post-pandemic work policy will see workers come into the office at least three days a week. . While on the surface this seems revolutionary compared to pre-pandemic work models, a survey of 1,000 Google employees revealed that two-thirds are dissatisfied with this arrangement. . In fact, these workers are so unhappy that some have threatened to or have already quit the company.?

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Remote Work Is Leading To The Great College Town Migration

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Companies shifting to remote work are having an unintended impact on the geography of the US. . Prior to the pandemic, top talent were often forced to move to large, expensive tech hubs in order to be considered for new positions. However, the last two years have reshaped this concept. . With housing and rental costs skyrocketing, employees are looking for a way to continue performing their best work, without the burden of high prices. .

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