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Help! My Assistant Talks Too Much

Help! My Assistant Talks Too Much

We’ve talked about the chatty boss before, but Reader N has a slightly different question: how to deal when your assistant talks too much? Reader N wonders what she can say to discourage her chatty assistant: What are some ways to end a conversation with people at work that work for you? I have a…

Suit of the Week: Tahari

Suit of the Week: Tahari

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. I mostly…

Jewelry for the Office: Fashion or Fine?

Jewelry for the Office: Fashion or Fine?

Jewelry for the office: fashion or fine? Is fashion jewelry or fine jewelry more appropriate for the workplace — or is it a know your office situation? Is there such a thing as everyday fine jewelry, other than an engagement ring? Does price and taste enter into it? (Bonus question for the bottom of the…