I'm an HR professional with 10 years of experience, and I would never do these 3 things at work

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Valerie Rodriguez suggests hanging out at company functions for only an hour or two.

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My boss once told me I was 'too direct.' I found a way to turn that critique into my strength in the workplace.

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The author, not pictured, was told she was too assertive by her boss.

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A CEO went viral with a list of things he's 'sick' of hearing from his employees — and he has a point

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A CEO said he's tired of hearing his employees telling him they'll be late or need to take a day off because he trusts them to do their jobs (stock image.)

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The number of Gen Zers who aren't in work or school is rising. Here's how to tackle it, according to experts.

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Young NEETs — those not in education, employment, or training — are on the rise (stock image.)

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2 managers at the World Economic Forum, which hosts the glitzy Davos conference, said the N-word in front of staff: report

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Two managers at the World Economic Forum used the N-word in front of employees, per the Wall Street Journal.

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Being a voluntary NEET can be good for your mental health, according to a psychologist

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Being a NEET can be a mental health win, according to a psychologist (stock image).

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Millennials think Gen Z is lazy — but secretly wish they could say 'no' too

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Experts in hiring and the future of work say Gen Zers are more likely to advocate for work-life balance.

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The forces reshaping our jobs are coming faster than ever

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'Unbossing' the workplace could make Gen Zers better at their jobs, hiring experts say

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The great "unbossing" could make Gen Zers better at their jobs (stock image).

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Companies are 'unbossing' the workplace, and millennial managers are getting axed

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The great "unbossing" is afoot, and millennials are the ones most at risk.

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