Workplace Culture & Work-Life Balance Tips

Navigating relationships, balance, and wellbeing at work.

An angry boss gestures wildly with a document at a meeting while a stressed employee slumps forward in despair.

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

woman with arms crossed standing in office

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

How to Thrive Among Younger Coworkers

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Feb 10, 20114 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

When a Friend Becomes Your Boss (or Vice Versa)

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jan 18, 20114 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

Don’t Put Up with This as an Intern

By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 5, 20095 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

What Older Workers and Younger Workers Can Learn from Each Other

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jan 10, 20095 min read

Workplace Culture & Life

Innovations for People with Disabilities in the Workplace

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Dec 12, 20085 min read

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