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Balance work and play to cut stress
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Balance work and play to cut stress

Managing stress in the office will help you cope with your workload and develop a positive attitude. You need to plan your day around …

You are only a click away from court
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You are only a click away from court

New job, day one: Before you log on with that new username you’re struggling to remember, pause to think how your use of IT affects …

Avoid upsetting colleagues
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Avoid upsetting colleagues

A positive relationship with colleagues and a pleasant working atmosphere can make time in the office more enjoyable and …

Don’t take it lying down
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Don’t take it lying down

If you are being ostracised at the office, ridiculed by colleagues and are feeling downtrodden as a result, …

Gatekeepers who reduce risk
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Gatekeepers who reduce risk

When people think about investment banking, they picture bankers shouting into their phones buying and selling all sorts of exotic …

Playing a supporting role
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Playing a supporting role

The popular image of a personal assistant – as portrayed by Hollywood – is of a poorly-paid, badly-treated employee routinely berated by …