Work Advice: Feeling hostile about this takeover
Karla L. Miller's advice to a reader on how to handle a hostile takeover situation.
Karla L. Miller's advice to a reader on how to handle a hostile takeover situation.
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The former Telecom boss has a lower profile, but she’s very much back in business — though the scale is a little smaller these days.
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Getting more women into leadership isn't a gender issue - it's just good business.
Don't let your work get distracted by email alerts. Turn off the alerts and check your emails when it suits you throughout the day.
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Karla L. Miller writes a Washington Post advice column on navigating the modern workplace.
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