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When your supervisor asks for feedback on their performance in a rare moment, it’s easy to tense up. But don’t panic — here are four things to do instead. Read More

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Here's when it's okay to quit your horrible new job Monica Torres

If you’ve ever had a no good, horrible first day at your new job, a treasonous thought may start to tempt you — how soon is too soon to quit? … Read More

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4 ways to get back on your manager's good side again Jane Burnett

After a misunderstanding with your boss, here’s how to make your actions speak for you when you need to get back on your manager’s good side. Read More

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Study: This is the secret way your boss is snubbing you Monica Torres

When you’re holding a phone at work, you may nod and speak at the right intervals, but people read your smartphone’s presence as disinterest. Read More

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This is why meetings wreck productivity Bernie Klinder

In big companies, communicating that work is being done is often more important than actually doing any real work. Meetings kill productivity. Here’s why. Read More

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7 toxic bosses you should avoid like the plague Travis Bradberry

Difficult bosses contaminate the workplace. Some do so obliviously, while others smugly manipulate their employees. Here’s what to do about it. Read More

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Survey: Americans no longer prefer male bosses Jane Burnett

Fifty-five percent of Americans now say that they have “no preference” about their manager’s gender, according to a new survey. Read More

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