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☆ Amazon employee suspected of shooting at Ohio fulfillment center dead: reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-13 | by ( Hannah Getahun | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

A man suspected of shooting at an Amazon facility in Ohio died after a police standoff, reports say. The suspect, presumed to be an Amazon employee by police, also reportedly shot and injured a police officer. AdvertisementAn Amazon employee suspected of firing a gun at an Amazon facility in Ohio is dead following a standoff with police, per local reports. The suspect, who police said was confirmed to be an Amazon employee, per the press release, fled in a vehicle. The Sunday shooting isn't the first time an Amazon facility has been the location of gun violence.

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☆ How to Post on LinkedIn in a Professional, Non-Cringe Way
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The other day, a friend of mine liked one of my LinkedIn posts. AdvertisementWhy LinkedIn feels so cringeAs much as LinkedIn is a professional platform, something about it feels really personal. There's a reason social-media accounts like Best of LinkedIn, which pokes fun at over-the-top LinkedIn posts, exist. Given the weakness of the official advice, I decided to ask a bunch of people for tips on how to post in a non-cringe way on LinkedIn. I also asked a pair of social-media managers — one at Business Insider and one at a different company — for their thoughts on LinkedIn posting.

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☆ Remind your boss of your PTO 'right now,' says workplace therapist—and more tips to disconnect from your job for the holidays
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

If your office culture allows or even encourages working outside of business hours, it can be hard to disconnect. Even if your PTO isn't for a few weeks, "right now" is the best time to remind your managers and colleagues you'll be out, Smith says. Here's how to disconnect from work this holiday season:Remind your boss now, and then remind them againYour manager probably doesn't remember exactly what days you'll be gone. "Just say, 'As a reminder it's Wednesday and Friday is my last day in the office,'" Smith says. Make your OOO email more personalCraft an out-of-office email that includes some personal details about your time off.

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☆ The No. 1 topic you shouldn't discuss at the office holiday party, according to a workplace therapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When you think of office holiday party faux pas, drinking too much is probably the first one that comes to mind, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. However, there's another common, but less stigmatized, mistake many people make at their end-of-year celebrations, he says: talking about work. "I would avoid talking about work at the holiday party," Smith says. 'Use this as an opportunity to socialize about topics that are non-business'Office parties are usually, by design, not in the office. Anything that is not specific to work projects.

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☆ This is the right way for workaholics to send emails during the holidays, expert says: 'It such a simple thing'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

There are two types of people who work during the holidays even if they don't have to, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. "It's a way to prove their self-worth. The second might have a hard time setting boundaries and telling people 'no.' Whether you're the former or the latter, you have to accept that your co-workers might have different priorities than you, especially during the holidays. Fortunately, there are ways to get through this period while valuing other peoples' time and your own.

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☆ How to navigate becoming your friend's boss, according to a workplace therapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A tricky scenario that might arise is one friend being promoted and expected to manage the other, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. If you suddenly become your friend's boss, you'll have to navigate a new set of interactions, some of which have the potential to cause friction. Your friend doesn't take your directives seriouslyIt might be hard for your friend to see someone who was an equal as an authority figure. 1 most common issue that comes up is that a friend doesn't take your request as a manager as seriously," Smith says. 1 most common issue that comes up is that a friend doesn't take your request as a manager as seriously.

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☆ How to write a follow-up email without sounding passive-aggressive
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

How do you encourage the other person to respond without sounding desperate, or worse, passive-aggressive? They could be overwhelmed with something in their personal life, tasked with another time-sensitive project or perhaps your email went to their spam folder. Sincerely, [insert your name here] This approach is effective because you're "putting the ball in their court and letting them set the deadline," Smith explains. In your voicemail, or when they pick up the phone, Smith suggests starting with an emotional appeal: "Hey, I really need your help. I know you're busy, but this deadline is fast approaching and having you involved would really benefit the [task/project/assignment.]"

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☆ The No. 1 mistake people make when writing work emails: ‘Most people don’t correct it until their 30s or 40s’
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A single incorrect word choice or a misplaced exclamation point could alter how your message is received and undermine your professionalism. But the "biggest mistake" in workplace communication — and the hardest one to recover from — is sending emotional emails, says Brandon Smith, a therapist and career coach known as The Workplace Therapist. "It's a really, really hard skill to master — most people don't correct it until their 30s or 40s — but you should never send an email when you're feeling extremely emotional," says Smith. "People treat emails, Slacks or other online communication like a casual conversation you're having in the hallway, and it's not." Next time you get an email or online message that makes you feel enraged, anxious or even euphoric, do the following:

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☆ These are the 2 most annoying co-worker habits, new survey shows—here's how to handle them
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

You may want to think twice before you raise your voice in a meeting or complain about a co-worker behind their back. Loud talkers and office gossip are the most irritating office pet peeves, according to a recent report from Robert Half, which surveyed over 1,000 workers in August. "They're not just distractions, they're dangerous habits that can cause turmoil for your career." I've tried other methods and none have worked, so if there's any help or guidance you can offer, I'd really appreciate it." How to ward off office gossip

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☆ We're writing OOO emails all wrong, says career expert: Here's what to say to keep co-workers from messaging you
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Do your co-workers email you with timely requests even when you're on vacation? If so, you might be writing your out-of-office email wrong, says Brandon Smith, a therapist and career coach known as The Workplace Therapist. Generic messages like, "I'll be OOO until [insert date] with limited access to email" can be easy to shrug off. "When I see that, I assume they are at home and took a day to clean their apartment," Smith says. This can set a stronger boundary and help you elicit more guilt from whoever dares cross it.

☆ Co-workers asking for too much help? Try a '20% no and 80% alternative solution' response, says The Workplace Therapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Nearly 60% of employees report experiencing at least "moderate" burnout, according to a 2022 Aflac Workforces Report. One way to alleviate some of that pressure is to stop obliging co-workers who are always soliciting help. If you're a people pleaser, the idea of saying "no" when someone asks you for a favor is probably horrifying. "The challenge with saying 'no' is it can be received personally," says Brandon Smith, a therapist and career coach known as The Workplace Therapist. Here's how to say "no" in a polite way when a colleague asks you for help.

☆ Don't tell your boss 'no', says The Workplace Therapist—use this 2-word phrase instead: 'Borrow from our friends in improv'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Oftentimes the consequence of being a reliable, effective worker is … more work. And, while the reputation of being productive is generally a good thing, even the most organized, go-getter can't do it all. If your boss consistently asks you to take on tasks for which you don't have the bandwidth, it's okay to say "no" sometimes, says Brandon Smith, a therapist and career coach known as The Workplace Therapist. Denying a request from a person who has some control of your income is understandably nerve wracking. "You always want to treat a boss like the number one client or customer," Smith says.

☆ 75% of employees have had an office romance, new poll finds
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

It turns out, 3 in 4 people have had a romantic relationship with someone they work with, according to a poll of 1,100 employees by LiveCareer. This is "generally not a good idea," says Brandon Smith, a career coach known as The Workplace Therapist. But the urge is understandable. "If people are struggling to find others with similar interests, well, work is somewhere you could find that," he says. And while most people are aware of all the ways in which a workplace romance could sour, most approve of them: 76% of those surveyed said there is nothing wrong with dating a colleague and 71% said there is nothing wrong with dating a manager.

☆ Fighting with someone at home can make you more helpful at work, new study suggests
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

In one study of 226 people, employees were asked to recall a recent civil or uncivil interaction. Those who recalled an uncivil one were more depleted or in a worse mood than those who recalled civil ones. Those whose partners started a fight with them that morning reported both being in a bad mood at work and helping others more. This isn't all that surprising, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and founder of The Workplace Therapist. Brandon Smith The Workplace Therapist

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