Time to embrace "Yes, and…" thinking. By Yvonne Milosevic The familiar may bring comfort, but unfortunately, it often leads to complacency. Sure, heterogeneous work environments can experience the occasional friction. Yet the benefits far outweigh any drawbacks. Case in point: a 2019 study by McKinsey…
By Yvonne Milosevic Ever since the term “quiet quitting” blew up on TikTok over the summer, a feverish debate has erupted over what the expression truly means. Some believe it’s doing only the bare minimum of one’s job requirements to stay employed. Meanwhile, others think it’s just…
By Yvonne Milosevic Few people debate the virtues of sleep. Or about how getting enough of it improves our cognitive performance at work or school. But researchers at the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School have looked at slumber from an unexpected angle. They wanted to learn…
By Yvonne Milosevic Labor Day came and went, along with many companies’ fantasy of having their full workforce bustling in the proverbial halls. The reason? Well, because many of us have fallen hard for the WFH lifestyle. Returning to the office only to sit alone…
By Yvonne Milosevic We’re often so obsessed with our own career progression we forget that the boss can move on, too. Suddenly, you’re stressing over how your team will continue to function once the linchpin is no longer there. But it’s not just dealing with…
Knowing your fallback alternative helps you avoid costly mistakes. By Yvonne Milosevic Some people approach the negotiating process with the kind of hand-rubbing glee usually reserved for their Catan game night. Others loathe the experience and try to avoid it at all costs. No matter…
Starting a new job is exciting but often a bit overwhelming, too. Besides learning the ropes of your new position, you'll also need to figure out the office social dynamics. You'll want to build relationships as a new hire that help you fit in and…
By Yvonne Milosevic It's time to tackle yet another digital dilemma facing today's professionals. If it hasn't happened to you yet, it surely will at some point. We're talking about that awkward moment when your boss tries to friend or follow you on social media.…
By Yvonne Milosevic You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone not experiencing some degree of burnout these days. It’s a global condition afflicting workers across the employment spectrum. In a recent Deloitte survey of more than 1,000 respondents, 77% said they had experienced burnout at their current job. Furthermore, 91%…
By Yvonne Milosevic With all the kerfuffles that seem to break out hourly on social media, it's understandable that some people prefer to lurk in the background rather than broadcast their views on the day's news. If you fall into that camp, we're here to…