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Mastering the art of saying ‘no’ at work

It’s not rude to say ‘no’ and it can even make you more productive. Photo: Getty Images

Saying ‘no’ seems simple enough, but so many of us struggle to use this word when setting boundaries at work.  

Half of Australia’s workers have difficulty saying ‘no’ to taking on more work even when they are busy, SEEK research shows. And a further 53 per cent of candidates feel pressured to answer messages, calls and emails out of work hours because they think their workplace expects them to respond. 

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