ARTICLE · 08 DECEMBER 2020

Never (In The Workplace) Have I Ever

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

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By a show of hands: Ever sent an email you immediately regretted? Ever seen something at work that you wished you could unsee?

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Susan Bassford Wilson

Cherie L. Silberman

By a show of hands: Ever sent an email you immediately regretted? Ever seen something at work that you wished you could unsee? In this game show, you earn a point for every regrettable or awkward situation that you've experienced at work. "Never (in the Workplace) Have I Ever" will have you laughing and playing along at home!

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