Roxane Gay
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What’s My D.E.I. Training?My Own Life.
Sometimes brutal honesty isn’t the best policy when interviewing for a new job.
Crying at Work and Other Experiments in Emotion
A member of a laboratory team wants her colleagues to share their feelings on the job.
Not This Kind of Sweat Equity
When a colleague appears to be midworkout midmeeting, something should be said. But maybe not to the boss.
When You Can’t Give Your Boss a Timeout
One thing a micromanager who has anger issues can’t control: how you handle the behavior.
When Freelancers Are Treated Like Full-Time, All the Time, Employees
Why do employers think freelance equals full time, all the time?
Surviving the Holidays at Work When You Dread the Season
Just because you’re not feeling festive doesn’t make you the office Grinch.
When Your Age, and Everyone Else’s, Is Showing
Colleagues of different generations can bridge age gaps. But first, they must ask some questions.
It’s Not OK to Police Co-Workers’ Pronouns
Even if you think they’re using their identities for personal branding.
The Lying Boss and Your Bottom Line
Telling customers that the staff makes more than the owners isn’t just petulant, it’s harmful.
Should I Worry About My Co-Workers Smoking Weed on Break?
It may be ill-advised, but if their work doesn’t risk anyone’s safety, let a manager handle it.