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Hi Forbes Careers readers,

For those (like me) who stuffed themselves with too much turkey last week, returning to work has likely been a slog. It’s never easy to
jump back into the swing of things after taking a few days off. Luckily, there are a few tricks that can make it easier, including this dread-reversing, 15-minute exercise.

If you have employees, be very aware that this holiday season will be particularly difficult. Try these five tips to help your employees handle increased anxiety and depression at work. Even during the best of times, nearly two thirds of people with a diagnosed mental illness report that the holidays make their mental health challenges worse. Here are six strategies to prioritize your mental well-being this season (bonus: they can also help protect your personal brand).

Until next week,

Kristin

P.S. On Friday, Tony Hsieh, the former CEO of ecommerce pioneer Zappos.com, died unexpectedly. Forbes Senior Contributor Carmine Gallo met Hsieh a decade ago and recalls his tips and tricks for mastering company culture—and attracting fiercely loyal customers.

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How PayPal And Other Companies Are Taking The Holiday Party Virtual
 
 
How PayPal And Other Companies Are Taking The Holiday Party Virtual

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Work From Home

Some employers are rethinking remote workers’ pay based on the affordability of where they live. Should their salaries be less than those working in physical offices?

The problem of childcare has been made worse for freelancers working from home during the pandemic. Here are five strategies to help shoulder the cost.

A study found that 86% of employers are letting their workers decide when to return to the office. Managers should pose these two questions to employees to help them decide.

Land The Job

Set yourself up for hiring success by editing your resume so that it speaks to the job you want, not the job you had. Here are four secrets to help you advance.

The unemployment rate for workers who are 55 and older has now exceeded the rate for mid-career workers. Try these three techniques to beat age bias in your job search.

Jobseekers are increasingly looking for a competitive edge in the hiring process. But is it ever a good idea to connect with interviewers on social media?

Navigate The Workplace

You may be unintentionally making it hard for your coworkers to work with you. Here’s why, and how you can fix it.

People pleasers often find themselves doing things they don’t want to do at work. These three tips can help you overcome the urge to please.

Company culture is critically important to your performance and effectiveness as a worker. Here are seven ways to know if your company’s culture is right for you.

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Meet The Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2021

The 600 entrepreneurs, activists, athletes, scientists and entertainers who made our 10th annual list of the brightest young innovators provide millions of reasons to believe in a better tomorrow. Perhaps billions.

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Your Guide to Charitable Giving For The Holidays

At the end of a long, difficult year, with millions of Americans unemployed and struggling to get food on the table, you may feel moved to be extra generous, so here's what to keep in mind as you donate this holiday season.

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