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‘That was smooth’: Tech recruiter shares how to lead a meeting you’re not prepared for

'This is legit what it's like being a project manager.'

On Apr 5, 2023 by Melody Heald

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‘I’ve never seen a bonus so high’: Worker says he ‘exceeded’ his company’s expectations by doing the ‘bare minimum’

'Your bare minimum is somebody else’s full effort lol.'

On Mar 8, 2023 by Rebekah Harding

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‘It’s the classic corporate upspeak on the word role that gets me’: Worker films self getting fired

'They say the same thing every damn time.'

On Jan 25, 2023 by Rebekah Harding

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‘Don’t be surprised if you show up to the meeting, HR is present, and they terminate you’: TikToker shares sign you are about to be terminated ‘out of the blue’

'Yet we are expected to leave a 2 week notice.'

On Dec 28, 2022 by Melody Heald

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‘You’re doing them wrong’: Worker explains why one-on-one meetings feel ‘pointless’

One-on-one meetings are deceptively tricky to get right.

On Oct 25, 2022 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Very bold, but I respect it’: Worker asks for meeting with manager—but then says he feels too ‘depleted’ to take it at that time

'For me, it’s not bold. I think it’s communication. And it’s good.'

On Sep 19, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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‘Wow lulu is the new corporate uniform’: Students show ‘corporate America rush’ outfits for Zoom meetings

Bama Rush has entered the corporate world.

On Aug 20, 2022 by Jack Alban

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‘When you’re the only girl on the team and try to fit in’: Woman tries to relate to male co-workers talking about the NFL during work call

‘That’s what I meant, yeah.’

On Aug 15, 2022 by Linda Hamilton

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‘GeT uP To AnYThiNg FuN ThIS WeEkEnd??’: Job recruiter says small talk at work is very important, sparking debate

'Oftentimes, much of the networking started with simple small talk before meetings or in the office.'

On Aug 13, 2022 by Melody Heald