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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


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Workplace Culture & Life

Don’t let a mistake jeopardize your job

Kirsten Chorpenning
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Workplace Culture & Life

Build a good reputation at work

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Workplace Culture & Life

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Workplace Culture & Life

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Workplace Culture & Life

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Workplace Culture & Life

5 steps nurses should take when dealing with difficult doctors

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Moonlighting: Pros and cons of a second job
Workplace Culture & Life

Moonlighting: Pros and cons of a second job

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Workplace Culture & Life

Should you work two jobs when you’re first starting out?

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By Vicki Salemi, Career Advice ExpertUpdated: Mar 7, 20175 min read
3 tricks for improving your body language in the office
Workplace Culture & Life

3 tricks for improving your body language in the office

Megan Dawkin
By Megan Dawkins, Career Industry EditorUpdated: Feb 8, 20176 min read

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