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Why hearing is not the same as listening, plus the Office Therapy advice column
Bosses who insist on a return to the office are demonised — but turning up is better for your career
Data matters to business but must be presented in a way that engages employees
Anonymised statistics to be used in parts of the business to increase compliance of hybrid working guidelines
Stanford professors Huggy Rao and Bob Sutton share tips to remove bad ‘friction’ in companies
Plus our favourite articles, podcasts and video this week
These dark months offer a chance to retreat and reflect, plus the Office Therapy advice column
Banks take tougher stances as financial job market weakens almost four years after start of pandemic
Tech is helping bosses monitor staff – but it’s also helping workers fight back
Rise in proportion of women working full-time fails to fully offset decline
Case brought by senior employee at financial watchdog is one of first to deal with back-to-office push
Ignoring or skipping over disagreements makes for bad workplaces, plus the Office Therapy advice column
Records of achievements and praise can boost staff morale
People who progress with little regard for colleagues are likely to hit a ceiling
Also in this week’s newsletter, productivity tips from the Working It podcast and a round-up of the top stories from the world of work
Timing messages can aid flexible work but mask long hours
Being out of touch about new words can pose problems in the workplace
The importance of friendship bonds between colleagues has increased since the rise in hybrid working
Cheap, remote and beautiful city attracts thousands of young people and Gen X-ers escaping economic treadmill
Spirituality can have a role in the workplace, plus the Office Therapy advice column
Commonsense managerial concern for overburdened staff is the best remedy
Bosses of M&S, BA, Pioneer and others reveal their festive plans and traditions
Mispronouncing a colleague’s name at work can be hazardous — and not just if it’s the boss
The insurance marketplace will remain at One Lime Street in a commitment to in-person trading
Organisations should not be built on metrics alone, plus the Office Therapy advice column
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