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New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Talks about Being a New Mom and World Leader | TODAY

2018

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, 38, is not only the youngest female head of state in the world. She’s also the first woman in nearly 30 years to give birth while in office. After welcoming her baby girl in June, the prime minister sits down with TODAY to talk about her life and career. See more...

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Should I Disclose My Depression to My Employer?

As a general rule, I’d only disclose a mental-health condition (or any health condition, for that matter) at work when you need to ask for a specific accommodation connected with it.

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Alison Green
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Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work

There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say.

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Alison Green
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How to Give Negative Feedback in an Open Office

Here’s a roundup of answers to five questions from readers.

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Alison Green
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My Boss Expects People to Work While They’re on Vacation

There are a few ways to handle an office that won’t respect your time off. The easiest is simply to be unavailable on the days you’re out.

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Alison Green
2020
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Asking for a Raise Is Easier than You Think

You don’t need to put together an elaborate presentation, full of persuasive evidence and metrics and PowerPoint slides.

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Alison Green
2019
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Why Fantasizing About Rage-Quitting Is So Universal

From blatant sabotage to bowing out in a blaze of glory, these resignation fantasies will make you feel less alone.

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Alison Green
2020
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How Can I Convince My Boss to Let Me Work from Home Forever?

If you’re a strong employee, a good manager will at least give the request real consideration.

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Alison Green
2021
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At What Point Is It OK to Quit a Job I Hate?

Leaving your job when the economy is in the toilet isn’t the safest choice—but there are other things to take into consideration.

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Alison Green
2020
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Work Is Weird. Alison Green of Ask a Manager Can Help.

Humans are odd in so many different ways, and no place brings that out more than the office. Here’s how to deal with the routine strangeness of desk jobs.

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Jolie Kerr
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