Workplace Culture & Work-Life Balance Tips

Navigating relationships, balance, and wellbeing at work.

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Workplace Culture & Life

How to Deal With a Toxic Boss: 10 Signs & Solutions

You can handle a toxic boss by setting boundaries, documenting issues, seeking support, and planning next steps. Learn how to cope before deciding to quit.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: May 29, 2026

17 min read

A sick woman in bed holds a phone to her ear with a thermometer under her arm, calling off work on short notice.

Workplace Culture & Life

20 Good Excuses to Miss Work on Short Notice

Good excuses to miss work on short notice include illness, emergencies, and other unexpected situations. Learn how to call off professionally.

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

16 min read

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Workplace Culture & Life

5 Signs You’re Being Taken Advantage of at Work

Feeling underappreciated is never fun. If you’re constantly staying late at work or juggling too many responsibilities, find out how to take action.

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Sep 21, 2021

9 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

3 reasons you shouldn’t try to multitask

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Sep 12, 20144 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

4 Work Problems You Shouldn’t Waste Your Time On

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Aug 18, 20144 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

When a workplace rivalry becomes war

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Jul 8, 20146 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

14 ideas for staying healthy while working around the clock

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Jun 26, 20146 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

The 3 Biggest Lies Employers Tell Their Workers

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Mar 31, 20144 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

What to Do When Your Boss Is Younger Than You

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Feb 18, 20145 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

5 Items You Should Never Put in Your Cubicle

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Nov 26, 20134 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

5 Workplace Conversations You Should Never Have Via Email or Text

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Nov 8, 20134 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

10 Things Your Boss Never Wants to Hear

By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Jan 22, 20135 min read

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