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Workplace Culture & Life

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.

Kirsten Chorpenning

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Kirsten Chorpenning

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 18, 2026

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16 min read

Man sits at desk massaging temples as he feels taken advantage of at work.

Workplace Culture & Life

15 Signs You’re Being Taken Advantage of at Work & What to Do About It

Signs you're being taken advantage of at work include after-hours contact and being underpaid. Learn more red flags, how to spot them, and how to respond.

Kirsten Chorpenning

By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice Writer

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

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18 min read


What to do when your boss plays favorites
Workplace Culture & Life

What to do when your boss plays favorites

Toni Frana
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Workplace Culture & Life

This is How to Beat the Stereotypes About Gen Z Workers

Elizabeth Muenzen
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Workplace Culture & Life

Working from home can benefit employers as much as employees

Megan Dawkin
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Workplace Culture & Life

3 Things You Absolutely Must Do at Work Before Leaving for Vacation

Elizabeth Muenzen
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Workplace Culture & Life

Manage Work and a Family Crisis

Elizabeth Muenzen
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Top takeaways from Monster’s Pride and Work panel
Workplace Culture & Life

Top takeaways from Monster’s Pride and Work panel

Toni Frana
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10 tips for starting a new nursing job off on the right foot
Workplace Culture & Life

10 tips for starting a new nursing job off on the right foot

Kirsten Chorpenning
By Kirsten Chorpenning, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 12, 20205 min read
What to do with your free time at work
Workplace Culture & Life

What to do with your free time at work

Emily March
By Emily March, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 2, 20207 min read
How journaling can help you succeed at work
Workplace Culture & Life

How journaling can help you succeed at work

Elizabeth Muenzen
By Elizabeth Muenzen, Career Advice WriterUpdated: Jun 2, 20206 min read

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