Profile

An employee with a chronic condition can be held accountable at work. But it should be about their performance apart from their illness.

Sure, you wouldn’t vape on a Zoom call or hold an office retreat at someone’s condo building, but it’s not the end of the world...

It may seem unfair that your colleagues have been granted an exception, but resenting them won’t get you a remote-only job.

Yes, you deserve a way to stay hydrated at the office. No, your boss isn’t crossing a line by calling you during the work day.

And other tips on asking for what you need, and making it clear when it’s a demand and not a question.

How to navigate your own path without apologizing for the room you deserve to take up in the world.

Express yourself and your identity in a way that is comfortable to you — and do your best to ignore everything else.

Missing a celebration may feel awkward. But leave the boss out of it.

From not working when you shouldn’t to needing your manager to show some common decency, it’s OK to stick up for yourself.

A general awareness of how people are coping is one thing. Sharing specific personal details crosses a line.