Bosses

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2 research-backed strategies employees can use against a bullying boss Monica Torres

When your boss is making you miserable, too many of us grit our teeth and bear it, thinking we have no power to fight back. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, 65.6 million U.S. employees said they have bosses who intimidate, humiliate and verbally abuse them. But a new study in the Academy of Management … Read More

4 things to do when a colleague works with your boss behind your back Jane Burnett

After finding out that your coworker has deliberately left you out of a decision-making process and worked with your boss without your knowledge, a looming feeling sets in. Well beyond the millennial social media concept of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), this makes you feel like you are no longer a valued member of your team at work — … Read More

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What to do when your new boss is younger than you Lindsay Tigar

A guide to how to keep your cool, manage your expectations and excel in your position when your boss is younger than you are. Read More

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These are the specific conversations you need to have with your boss every month of the year Lindsay Tigar

Being in constant communication with your boss, the person who will help you meet your professional goals, should always be a priority. Read More

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3 things to do when your boss constantly sends late-night and weekend emails Jane Burnett

When your boss constantly sends emails late into the night and all weekend, it can seriously affect your stress and productivity levels. Here’s how to handle it. Read More

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Survey: Most Americans want to be their own bosses Jane Burnett

The 9-to-5 lifestyle often comes with the common practice of working for someone else, but 62% of Americans actually want to be their own bosses by establishing their own businesses. Read More

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10 things great bosses do every day Travis Bradberry

Great bosses change us for the better. Here are the top 10 attributes of those who do it best. Read More

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Survey: Majority of managers are uncomfortable giving feedback Monica Torres

Without regular feedback, teams fall apart. To be an effective manager, you need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Here’s how to be a strong communicator, even when you need to deliver bad news. Read More

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4 things to do when your manager treats you like a ghost Jane Burnett

Ever feel like your manager either doesn’t want you to succeed, or won’t even give you occasional praise, even when it’s well deserved? You definitely don’t have to suffer in silence — this is what you should do instead of feeling undervalued. Read More

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