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Why black metal is great music for programming (but doom metal isn’t)

Power chords vs. blast beats... vocals vs. vokills. We teamed up with Pandora and Stack Overflow to bring you a metalhead's guide to coding music.

By Sarah Goff-Dupont

In Technology

Productivity

Protect your work life balance – take a real sick day

Productivity

Hack your productivity with cognitive science

Leadership

Could a voluntary demotion be the best thing for your career?

Teamwork

10 emerging trends that will unbreak your workplace in 2020

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Secondments: the most powerful job training you’ve never heard of

All the benefits of continuing education, without the hassle of night school.

By Lauren Moon

In Teamwork

What meetings reveal about your company culture

Meetings are opportunities, they’re not just about satisfying an objective. That's why 10X Meetings matter.

By Darren Chait

In Teamwork

Being a well-rounded person doesn’t pay anymore — here’s what does

As a jack of all trades, you'll never set yourself apart from anyone else. It's time for a new approach to professional development.

By Sarah Goff-Dupont

In Productivity

how to plan your career in alignment with your values

The one thing your career development plan is missing

Finding purpose in your work helps you achieve more and avoid burnout. Here’s the key to planning a career that is authentically “you”.

By Sarah Goff-Dupont

In Teamwork

Working with introverts (written by an actual introvert)

Whether introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in-between, the better we understand one another's personalities, the better we can work together.

By Season Hughes

In Teamwork

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Bring Your Full Self to Work

Teams are made up of individuals, and they function best when each member is happy, healthy, and productive. These stories will show you how to grow your skills, make your own path, and become the best version of yourself.

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Working with introverts (written by an actual introvert)

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The key to mindfulness at work is being in 3 places at once

Working with extroverts (written by an actual extrovert)

Why work friends are good for you, and the science to support it

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Bring Your Full Self to Work

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Communication in the Workplace

Crossed wires and missed connections - good communication among teams is tablestakes for effective teamwork. Get best practices and sound advice on how to create understanding and work together better.

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Company Culture

Want to work with the most talented people in your field? Then help create a lust-worthy company culture they'll beg to be part of. We'll show you what it means to embrace transparency, foster a sense of belonging, form connections, and have a little fun along the way.

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Diversity in Tech

We believe the best products are created by diverse teams that welcome the contributions of all. Here we share our journey toward greater balance and celebrate those companies turning the industry around.

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Open Stories

With an Open mindset, teams can achieve great things. They can truly unleash their potential. But what does Open really mean? It’s not about the type of office or the perks of the job. It's not even about the tools you use - although they help. Truly Open work is a frame of mind. It is the willingness to share your point of view, and listen to the point of view of others.

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The Future of Work

Whether you dread what the future holds for workers or embrace it with open arms, there's a lot to know and discover. We report on industry trends and broader economic forces to help you (and your career) stay ahead of the curve.

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Work Life Balance

Work life balance: everyone wants it, few know how to attain it. But once you do, you'll be amazed as the stress of work and life melt away, your productivity soars, and your personal life feels, well, like yours. Dive into all the different elements that make up a work life balance.

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