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Team building and bonding between coworkers is important at work. This can be done through collaborative projects , team-building activities or employee get-togethers. Or the team can simply come together for a quick, light-hearted activity like solving these work riddles. These work riddles can also help get the brain active in the morning or provide a fun, unserious activity after a post-lunch slump . They range from short riddles and silly jokes to harder ones that will require a bit of brain power. See how many of these work riddles the team can solve. Simple And Easy Riddles Riddle: I’m not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, and I can drown. What am I? Answer: Fire. Riddle: I can only be given once, and many times not even then. The more you save me, the less you have of me. What am I? Answer: Time. Riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I? Answer: Footsteps. Riddle: I have keys but no locks. I have space but no...
Work culture in the US consists of routinely long hours and nearly mimics hustle culture which prioritizes securing the bag over all else. So, it’s understandable when employees want time off from work. From countless double shifts to working in environments that are chronically short-staffed, US work culture can use an overhaul. However, there are countless memes dedicated to highlighting how difficult it can be for employees to take advantage of paid time off (PTO), regardless of whether it’s paid or unpaid or the promoted generosity of that PTO policy when a person was hired. From blackout dates to refusals because of overlapping out-of-office scheduling, there are an endless number of excuses managers give to block vacations. But these days, managers are at a disadvantage now that many people work remotely or in hybrid environments. And now, many employees are taking advantage of this newfound flexibility. While the concept isn’t exactly new, the phrase “hush vacations” is...
Are you underpaid compared to your peers? Have you taken on more responsibilities at work without a salary increase? You probably need to advocate for a raise — a task most people find daunting, especially the first time. But you can do it, given the right strategy, proper preparation, and a little confidence. Determine the Right Strategy The first step is to determine what strategy will be the most effective. Who has decision-making authority over your possible salary increase? It may be your immediate supervisor. Depending on your company’s process and your supervisor’s personality, a direct, fact-based appeal may be the most successful approach. But the decision-maker might be two levels above that person, or there may be multiple decision-makers. Some may be persuaded by logic. To appeal to others, you may need to pander a bit. Do Your Research Being able to prove you are underpaid relative to your peers can strengthen your argument for a raise. Find salary data for comparable...