office etiquette
This is the most useless phrase to put in an email, expert says: ‘It accomplishes nothing’
You might as well be shouting into the void if you're typing this out.
Work wives and happy hours are becoming extinct — here’s how to bond with co-workers
Happy hour? More like solo hour.
Gen Z is opting for Steve Jobs-style work uniforms to avoid ‘decision fatigue’
They're dressing like Jobs while on the job.
Waterproof suit collection allows office workers to seamlessly move from desk to swimming pool
These photos show a chic professional moving effortlessly from lunchtime dip in the pool to tapping away on their laptop at a work station in the space of just a...
It's work holiday party time again — etiquette expert reveals do's and don'ts for being more festive than foolish
No showing off your dance moves — and for goodness' sake, go easy on the sauce.
How can I stop my boss from crowing about the election?
My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to...
Election banter in the workplace? Here's how to handle it
With Election Day merely hours away, contentious conversations at work may be reaching a fever pitch. If this gives you agita, you’re not alone.
I aced a work event but my boss wasn't there. Can I tell him about it?
A reader wants to know how to approach telling a manager about a successful work event — without it seeming like bragging.
Work remotely or hybrid? You still need a work best friend
It's time to bond outside the Zoom room with your co-workers. No, really. Slack is great and all, but a best friendship it does not make.
I'm nervous about a Zoom interview — is it OK to reference my notes?
I have a Zoom interview scheduled with three managers. I haven’t interviewed for a very long time and never by Zoom. Is it OK to reference notes? I’m really nervous...
My co-worker seems to hate me — what can I do?
Greg Giangrande advises an employee whose coworker is giving them the cold shoulder, as well as someone looking in to sex discrimination based on unequal pay.
Can I back out of my offer to take on work over the holiday weekend?
I work in customer service as a chat agent, meaning I take text chats and emails. This Labor Day my boss was looking for volunteers and I was open and...
Workers ditch polite OOO messages for blunt replies — and even keep them on when they return
“I am out of the office having way more fun than communicating with you,” one reply says. “I will likely forget to email you back.”
'Screaming' man booted from plane after fellow passenger refuses seat swap
He got the ejector seat.
You're not in love with your co-worker — you just have 'office goggles', says relationships pro
There must be something in the water cooler.
I caught my boss and a co-worker making out — should I say something?
I caught my boss in a compromising position with someone on the staff outside of work. Should I say something to either of them? Should I go to HR? Should...
My co-worker stole my thunder on a project, should I tell my boss?
My co-worker and I worked on a project but I did most of the work. When we presented it to the team he put his name first on the title...
My new boss criticized me for being 'old school' -- is this ageist?
Could "old school" be ageist?
Are you guilty of breaking these unspoken office rules?: 'This should be an actual law'
Workers on social media are revealing the unspoken laws of the office that could make or break your relationships with colleagues.
Can I make an excuse and get out of going to my firm's holiday party?
I hate company holiday parties with a passion, but my boss feels it is important that we all attend to demonstrate our loyalty and commitment to the company. Can I...