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5 signs you have a toxic boss Betches Lifestyle Staff

As someone who has had experience with more than one veritable nightmare of a human being challenging boss, I can personally attest to how all-consuming such a negative experience can be. Because I’m such a selfless person, I’ve come up with a list of common toxic boss traits as well as strategies to survive these monsters while deciding on next steps. Read More

What do Gen Z workers want? Face time, surprisingly Sheila McClear

Gen Z is a dichotomy. In their personal lives, they’re attached to their phones. At work, however, new research from ServiceNow found that unlike Millennials and their Slack, Gen Z actually wants good, old-fashioned face time from the boss. Read More

How to write an account manager cover letter that gets an interview Beth Braccio Hering

Build confidence that you’re the candidate who has what it takes with these tips for writing an effective account manager cover letter, followed by an account manager cover letter sample. Read More

A deep dive into asking for a raise Meredith Lepore

How to ask for a raise at work: Do your research, keep the conversation positive, and your request realistic – and hopefully, you’ll get what you want. Read More

3 ways to not hate your job in 2020 Ladders Contributor

You may hate your job now and want to quit or get fired but you can change it. Here are three tips to not hate your job in 2020 and beyond. Read More

Of the 4 types of managers, only this one is truly effective Sheila McClear

There are basically four types of managers in the world, according to Gartner. But one type does harm to their team, and one gives it a huge boost. Read More

New report reveals a bigger problem than the “glass ceiling” and it starts at the very beginning of women’s careers Sheila McClear

The most vital place for women to move up in the workplace and avoid bias is at the the promotion that gets them to manager level, according to a LeanIn.org/McKinsey report. Read More

This is why employees quit within their first 3 months (and what you can do to stop it)Jessica Hicks

A new hire’s onboarding process can make or break their experience at your company — and play a major role in their decision to stay on or go elsewhere. Read More

Dear managers, please get out of the way John Gruber

It’s not easy letting go. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Making one or two small steps a day can radically change your team over a few months. Read More

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