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Women deserve transparency in the workplace.

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How it feels to forward an email you were accused of not sending:

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20 years later... And we're still saying the exact same words.

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And we're still saying this now...

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Getting away with not tapping on all of April? ... Feels like royal treatment!

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Them: What are your plans for the Easter break?
Me: Oh, just some arts and crafts...

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Potentially the best career advice you'll hear this year:

'Your best' is what you can achieve without harming your physical or emotional health.

It is not what you can accomplish by disregarding them.

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Sums up my friendships at work:

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When you go through the interview process to find out that the "competitive salary" wasn't competitive at all.

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Finally finding out that the "competitive salary" wasn't competitive at all.

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Seven phrases you'll hear in a supportive workplace:
1: That's a great idea
2: Mistakes happen, learn and move on
3: How can I help?
4: Take care of yourself
5: Let's figure this out together

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Make sure to include yourself on the list of things you need to take care of this week.

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Oh no... everyone is circling back

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In shock after realising I have to go back to the real world on Monday because no one has told me I’m the Princess of Genovia yet.

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Me feeling accomplished after setting up my slightly festive out of office reply

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Your employer can support you with:

1: Immediate time off work through personal leave and/or compassionate leave if you have tragically lost a family member

2: EAP services to anonymously speak to a mental health professional

3: Flexible work to attend community memorials

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The grinch: Workplace culture shapes behaviour.

Treat people well, value their ideas and avoid hosting meetings that could turn someone green.

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The grinch:Workplace culture shapes behaviour.

Treat people well, value their ideas and avoid hosting meetings that could turn someone green.

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Die hard: Be adaptable.

Not many people’s KPIs include “navigate a hostile takeover in a high-rise”.

But John McClane still showed resilience, creative problem-solving and excellent stakeholder management.

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The holiday: Take the break you’ve been avoiding.

These women literally had to switch continents to force a proper holiday.

Don’t be like them. Use your leave. Rest is a productivity strategy, not an indulgence.

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Love actually: Communication matters.

Half of the plot could be avoided with one honest conversation.

Turns out transparency, clarity and people not whispering cryptic messages at each other would save a lot of drama. Also true at work.