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Makeup in the Workplace 

Your boss is speaking during a meeting. What lipstick is she wearing? Originally published on November 1, 2024 I have to ask you a question.  Let’s say the power goes out overnight, your phone dies, and you wake up late for a job interview.  Gasp! I know.  You shove your interview-prep notes into your bag and leave. Somehow, you make it to a seat in the waiting room with five minutes to spare. You’re wearing a blazer, with no coffee in your system. It’s unnatural. You check your watch — four minutes now. You look at your bag.  What do you reach for to prepare at the last minute: an eyelash curler and mascara, or your notes?  For many people in the workplace, this is more than just a loaded question. A splash of...

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