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It is easy to let small, negative behaviours at work become routine, and undermine us. But simple changes can help us perform better and enjoy our jobs. Sharon Brennan breaks down five common bad habits every day this week, and explains what to do about them. Today, it’s social media in the spotlight

It is easy to let small, negative behaviours at work become routine, and undermine us. But simple changes can help us perform better and enjoy our jobs. Sharon Brennan breaks down five common bad habits every day this week, and explains what to do about them

Co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington, reveals the secrets to a successful working life. Clue: the most important first step is to start with your own wellbeing…

Every month Oliver Burkeman invites you to improve your work life

These tips will get your reverse mentoring process off to a great start, writes Rosie Ifould

Sometimes we’re so busy looking at those who have gone before us that we forget about those leading from behind. Rosie Ifould looks at the case for ‘reverse mentoring’

Every month, Oliver Burkeman invites you to improve your work life. This month the focus is on unpredictable annoyances

Why is that some meetings and conversations are so frustrating? Why do we emerge feeling like no-one listened properly? If you didn’t persuade others to do what (you thought) you were asking for, it might just be that your own ‘listening habits‘ need a re-think

One of Britain’s most successful female entrepreneurs and an international bestselling author, Sháá Wasmund MBE shares her tricks to achieve more by doing less

Find yourself starting off emails with phrases such as ‘Sorry to bug you, I’m just thinking about Friday’s meeting…’ and the like? If that sounds familiar read on for some advice on how to get a little more assertive in your communications