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Kindness is Not Just for Crisis

Originally featured in the ADP Spark blog by Heather Bussing. How do we keep going when we’re not sure what’s next? ADP’s Business Anthropologist recommends you start by being gentle with yourself, connect with others, and...
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The Employee Assistance Program is here to help

Many of us have experienced a lot of changes due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). These changes and uncertainty can cause stress, anxiety and other concerns. It’s also more important than ever...
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Emotional Labor: How to Ease and Equalize the Load

There’s a reason you feel tired after a day of smiling at rude customers or speaking calmly to an inconsiderate boss when you’d rather give him a piece of your mind. Putting on a...
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Want to Switch Jobs? Ask Yourself These 7 Questions

Are you thinking it may be time to switch jobs or forge a new career path? You’re not alone. According to LinkedIn, thanks to millennials, job-hopping is becoming more common. Many people wanting to...
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How Gender Bias Hurts Women During Job Interviews

You’ve found a job that looks to be the perfect fit. You’ve polished your resume, crafted a killer cover letter and sent both off with fingers crossed. Now, you’ve got an interview. Congratulations! You...
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Smart Lunch Break Tips to Reclaim Your Evenings

No matter your industry, the pressure to get more done in less time is real. From meetings and emails to sales calls and weekly reports, productivity is key. How do you get everything done...
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6 Home Safety Tips From ‘Home Alone’

Ah, the ’90s. Remember when the film industry cranked out some of the best, most timeless stories for the big screen? Arguably the most classic of all is “Home Alone,” and even if you...
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Signs of Domestic Abuse: Common Red Flags and How to Get Help

Domestic Violence in the United States According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report, intimate partner violence accounts for 18 percent of all murders where the offender is known. For this reason among others, many...
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Talking Politics at Work: What You Need to Know

“Who are you voting for?” People love to talk politics at work. Whether you’re chatting by an office water cooler or instant messaging colleagues from across the world, when it’s election season, political banter...
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9 Ways to Ease Monday Stress

Another workweek packed with deadlines, meetings and long to-do lists can trigger Monday stress. This is characterized by dread, anxiety and other negative emotions. The good news is that, with a little planning, you...
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4 Ways to Master the Art of Managing Up

A Gallup study of more than 7,000 workers revealed that half had quit their jobs due to a bad boss. That’s why it’s important to learn “managing up”: understanding your supervisor’s needs and then...
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Make Moving in the Summer Easier With These Tips

Moving doesn’t usually top anyone’s list of favorite ways to spend a weekend. Hefting heavy furniture, negotiating traffic with a moving truck and, of course, confronting all those unpacked boxes just isn’t much fun....