Coworkers

My husband was in the throes of long-term unemployment; we had already foreclosed on our home and moved into a scary neighborhood that I could afford on my pathetic but steady salary. Then I lost my job. Welcome to the Great Recession. Read More

Most workplace lies are discovered after the fact — after you’ve signed the faulty contract, hired the wrong person, or agreed to work on that career-limiting project. But wouldn’t it be a great professional advantage to spot liars in action, before the harm was done? … Read More

Offices are plagued with annoyingly noisy coworkers who chew gum too loudly, use their outdoor voice for indoor conversations, and keep you distracted from getting your actual work done. It’s an epidemic that strikes nearly all of us. Read More

Is it possible to just go into work, do your job, and stay out of the office politics and cliquey stuff? Yes, I’ve made a career out of it. And here’s how that goes, including the ups and downs. Read More

Ever feel like when a certain coworker drops by to talk, your energy disappears in 3 … 2 … 1 … when they finally walk away? Here’s how to handle this person at work. Read More

When you send your coworkers money for buying that round of happy-hour drinks, your method may be different depending on who you are, according to a new study … Read More

How can you stop using those pesky expressions that mark you as being out of touch? First things first, identify why they’re so annoying. Read More

So how do you know if you’re perpetuating incivility toward other women in the workplace? Here are 10 signs that you could be the culprit. Read More

Every leader knows that bad employees are bad for business, but average employees can be even worse. A recent study suggested a reason why, saying that average employees’ performance ratings do not indicate future performance. Read More