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It can be very hard, for both the speaker and the listener, to have a conversation about a mental health problem and then to know what to do next. (Getty Images)

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February 18, 2019 at 6:00 am

3 things companies can do to help employees address mental health issues

When employers create a culture that supports mental health, workers are more than twice as likely to say they love their job.

During Seattle Sailing Club’s team-building events, groups learn sailing basics, practice, then compete against each other in races. (Courtesy of Seattle Sailing Club).

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February 15, 2019 at 8:40 am

13 fun places to go for team-building experiences in the Seattle area VIEW

Bond with your colleagues over arcade games, sailing, cooking, forging metal, blowing glass — or even smashing things to bits.

In this undated image provided by Twitter the company’s director of curation Joanna Geary poses for a photo. Geary spoke with The Associated Press about serving a global audience that is Twitter. (Twitter via AP)

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February 11, 2019 at 6:00 am

Twitter’s curation director blurs the lines of work-life balance

Joanna Geary is in charge of showing users everything from the day’s biggest news events to quirky trends.

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February 6, 2019 at 2:16 pm

Sorry, boss, it’s icy. The kids are home, so I’m working from home (again)

A note you can totally customize for yourself — either now, or when the next snow band hits Puget Sound.

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February 6, 2019 at 6:00 am

Managers pick mini-me proteges, poll finds

About 71 percent of surveyed executives said they’ve invested in more junior people of the same gender and race, according to research released by CTI.

Microsoft built three treehouses on its Redmond campus in 2017, giving employees a place to connect with nature. (Courtesy of Microsoft)

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February 1, 2019 at 6:00 am

Microsoft’s treehouses exemplify the workplace outdoor-amenities trend VIEW

Fueling this trend is growing awareness of the health and wellness benefits from contact with nature, a concept known as biophilia. Case in point: Microsoft...