What to Do When You’ve Made a Mistake at Work
To err is human; to forgive, divine. Too bad your boss isn’t a deity (except in her or his own…
Do’s and Don’ts of Political Conversations at Work
When it comes to talking about politics, avoiding the topic entirely is the best, and simplest, policy for the workplace.…
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Schedule
Tips for asking for a flexible work schedule, including how and when to make a request, what to say, who…
When Friends Become Bosses: Here’s How to Make It Work
Most of us spend at least half our waking hours at work during our workweek, so it’s not a surprise…
Top 5 Workplace Do’s and Don’ts
Manners exist to keep us from getting into fist fights every time more than one person hangs out in the…
Are You a Bad Boss? How to Tell, and How to Fix It
Read any survey about why people quit their jobs, and bad bosses are sure to come in somewhere near the…
How to Gain Control Over Your Email
Do you feel like email has taken control of your day? Maybe you find it impossible not to check your…
How to Work With Your Family (and Not Get Disowned)
Family-owned business generate over half the GNP, according to Forbes, but only a third make it past one generation. It’s…
5 Mistakes New Managers Make
Unless you work for a large corporation with a decades-old training program, your first few months as a manager will…
5 Tips for Handling a Passive-Aggressive Co-Worker
Is there anyone harder to deal with, at work or in life, than a passive-aggressive person? The trouble with people…
