• Have you ever worked alongside someone who hoarded information? Who knew stuff that would help you do your job, but wouldn’t tell you? It’s hard enough trying to survive today’s workplace without having to beg, borrow and steal to get what you need. Which reminds me of a vexing crime more

  • The only thing worse than losing your job? Not having a cushion from unemployment insurance to fall back on because your company challenges your claim. But people have successfully fought their company and won. Which reminds me of the pelican problem in Yellowstone National Park, the birds were gorging on more

  • Doing a good job matters, but other things matter too. Like fitting into the culture of your company. Most people overlook this, often to the detriment of their career. Which reminds me of my first job. I was so excited, when given an assignment I would run back to my more

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Economists may try to convince us that the recession is over, but many of us know that the sense of fear isn’t going away any time soon. We have a smile on our face, but in our heart the nagging suspicion that we could be next…to be laid off, to get our salary whacked or to have to stay in a job we hate.

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It’s Not a Playground: Ending Teasing at Work

Teasing seems so innocuous at work. Unless you’re the one being teased, especially if it is your boss doing the teasing. When it comes to teasing, take a cue from six-year-olds: they give it and more

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  • Washington State Library & WA Secretary of State Sam Reed
  • Institute of Museum & Library Services
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