AUTHOR

Jen Doll

Jen Doll is a journalist and author of the memoir Save the Date: The Occasional Mortifications of a Serial Wedding Guest. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times, and other publications.

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Women share tips on thriving in the workplace at this time

Six WeWork employees on what they’ve learned about workplace leadership, community, and career development
Getting work done when nothing’s business as usual

Teamwork can be hard. It’s even harder in a time of professional distancing. Here are tips to make it easier
When everything is in flux, in and out of the office

So much is changing right now. Our advice columnist offers ways to prepare yourself for whatever happens next
What’s the right way to give feedback over video chat?

Tackling delicate topics is hard enough as it is. Here’s how to do it when you can’t be in the same room
How do I handle video chat burnout?

Our advice columnist shares advice for managing all. those. meetings.
How do I get work done when I’m panicking about world news?

Our advice columnist outlines the best way to cope while working from home in these trying times
How do I get better at delegating tasks?

Off-loading work frees up time for bigger challenges so you can accomplish more. Here’s how to do that
How should I fill out a self-evaluation?

Our advice columnist outlines the best way to critique yourself objectively, in order to get ahead
How do I ask my boss to let me work remotely?

More workers are moving away from office life. Here’s how to make a business case to work remotely
I am easily distracted at work. How can I be more productive?

Our advice columnist gives five strategies to increase your productivity, even when your to-do list seems to go out the window
What’s the best way to inspire (or push) creatives to be more creative?

Our advice columnist on giving support and the resources creatives need to be successful
My remote employees are starting to feel a little TOO remote

Our advice columnist on how to keep your distributed team close
Why don’t my coworkers clean up after themselves in the office?

Our advice columnist answers all of your office housekeeping questions—from the terrifying fridge to dirty dishes to bad recyclers
Your September horoscope is all about finding balance

Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus your efforts on what’s important and keep the rest in check
Everything you wanted to know about meetings etiquette but were afraid to ask

How to make the best of those unavoidable group gatherings—and what to do when they’re not working for you
How to undermine an underminer, and other toxic workplace behavior

Our advice columnist tackles vacation stigma, workplace bullies, and less-than-fresh officemates
The rules of summer: office edition

How to manage when things get heated—in more ways than one—at the office
What to say when you’re not sure what to say

From revealing a pregnancy to a potential employer to shutting down a whiny coworker, here’s how to navigate difficult career conversations