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Survey: Bosses Take More Vacation Time Than Their Teams
By Debra Auerbach It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t think a vacation is a good thing. Beyond getting to explore different parts of the country or the world, vacations have been shown to improve...
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Birthday Gift for Boss
Question: My boss is celebrating her birthday next week and I’m not sure whether I should get her a present. We have a good working relationship but I’m afraid that my colleagues would think I’m trying...
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How to tell your boss he's wrong
Question: Bosses are human too and they make mistakes. I know mine does – sometimes a bit too often. How do I tell him that he’s wrong?Answer: Yes, bosses make errors too but because they determine...
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Too close for comfort
By Julailah WahidHow do you know if your boss or colleague is simply being nice or making a move on you? Sexual harassment may be a topic rarely discussed and highlighted but it is a prevalent issue in...
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Phrases You Shouldn’t Use Around Your Boss
By Gerald GohGood communication with your boss is a well-worn cliché, but a particular point bears repeating – there are just some no-go’s when it comes talking with your boss, regardless of whether...
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Should I Micromanage My Employees?
Question: I recently became the boss of my own company, and I am not sure what kind of management style to adopt in the office. Is it safe to leave my employees to their own devices, or should I...
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Avoid Showing Favouritism in the Workplace (Part 2: Boss’ POV)
By: Julailah WahidShowing fondness towards an employee for to his or her hard work may seem harmless, but others could easily view this extra attention as favouritism. Managers and bosses who...
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My Boss Asked Me to do Something Illegal. Should I?
Question: Recently, my boss told me to underreport the company’s annual revenue. When I pointed out that this was an illegal act, he told me to overlook it and even offered me a pay rise if I would...
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Popular Boss Caricatures
Regardless of what position you’re holding, your relationship with your boss has the potential to make or break your job. This issue is compounded if your boss has a quirky side – and we use that term...
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Workplace Alliances Deconstructed
By: Gerald GohNo man is an island, especially not in the workplace. Even if the scope of your work is fairly individualistic and autonomous, the truth is that having a solid network of allies in and...
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Survey: 10 Strangest Requests from Singapore Bosses
Would you bear your boss’s traffic offense? 40% of Singapore workers say their bosses have asked them to do tasks unrelated to their main job scopes -- with some requests bordering on the downright...
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3 Lines You Shouldn’t Cross as an Employer
By: Gerald GohAs a boss, managing your employees well involves juggling the right amount of motivation and discipline in a professional manner. In fact, horror stories about unreasonable bosses are...
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‘The lessons I learned from my favourite boss’
A great boss can inspire and motivate you. A great boss can shape your career and the type of manager you become.A great boss can also teach you valuable career and life lessons. We asked workers to...
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Q&A: Should I be Concerned that I Don't Spend a lot of Time Interacting with...
Question: I have friends who have quite a close working relationship with their boss. Should I be concerned that I’m spending too little time interacting with my boss? Answer: For many, the very act of...
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Imagining Tomorrow’s Workplace III: The Rise of Robot Bosses
By Deanna BonaparteWith advancing technology paving the way for greater communication, greater reach and greater connection between bosses and employees even on the weekends, coupled with the constant...
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