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Does Reliance on Merit Principles Lead to Discrimination?

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People want to pick the best person for the job. But sometimes how they’re judging the “best” can lead to discrimination.

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Why You Should (Not) Stop Thinking About Work While at Home

Thinking about work while at home can help your family life – but it depends on how you do it.

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If You’re Happy for Others and You Know It, You May Not Burn Out

For the millions of teachers and healthcare providers looking to combat burnout, could sharing in the positive emotions of those they help provide some relief?

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Older and Younger Job Seekers on LinkedIn: Similar Techniques, Different Outcomes

Succeeding in the digital job hunt depends on age and looks, not on qualities.

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The Tattoo Penalty

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How and why tattoos hurt job opportunities.

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Where Do Impostor Feelings Come From?

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Women and early-career academics feel professionally inadequate—like “impostors”—in environments that center brilliance.

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Reactions to Unsolicited Advice in the Workplace

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Before you offer some advice…

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Why are Narcissists Promoted in their Jobs?

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Recommendations of supervisors are critical for employee promotion chances. Is there something about narcissistic employees that makes them seem more promotable?

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Can’t Stop Yourself from Working? You Might Be a Workaholic

A new workaholism questionnaire offers an opportunity to take a deep dive into the question of why workaholism is bad.

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Good Intentions to Oppose Sexual Harassment Aren’t Good Enough

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What would you do if you saw someone being harassed?

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