My work wife threw me under the bus to get a...
"I think I'm going to get divorced," I told my coworker, who became more like my work wife, on our lunch break. We were sitting in one of the hallways of our company's headquarters, one we liked to call our thinking spot. It featured repeating triangles angling down from the ceiling, all hollow and in…
6 ways to support a colleague after a layoff and exactly...
Carrie Skowronski is a workplace communication expert who says there's a right way to reach out to a laid off colleague. She says peppering them with questions about their next steps will only stress them further. To show your support, reach out, follow up via email or text, and tap into a shared experience if…
You Should Know How Much Your Coworkers Make (and Vice Versa)
Photo: Jacob Lund (Shutterstock)The idea that we should all be paid fairly for our work is kind of a no-brainer—but how can we as individuals actually make progress towards pay transparency and ensure equal pay for equal work?We’ll probably never know the details of exactly how our compensation package was put together when we got…
47 gifts for your boss that are work-appropriate but also fun
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.Whether it's to celebrate a special occasion or a thank-you present for helping you achieve your own career goals, there are many times when a great gift for your boss is in order. But finding the right gift for your manager can be…
Swearing has more advantages than you might believe– from enhancing your...
Americans are cursing more today than ever before. In fact, the average American utters 80 to 90 curse words every day. That's about five curse words every waking hour. And it might not be in vain. Turns out, swearing may help make you live a happier, healthier life in the long-run. When you stub your…
