Is it great to connect? The many lies of LinkedIn
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Is it great to connect? The many lies of LinkedIn

Welcome to a world of toxic positivity,where ‘team players’ and ‘thought leaders’ are continually energised and thrilled by their own success but mostly excited to witness your downfall.

  • byThomas Mitchell

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We criticise fickle young workers,but what about their managers?

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