Use Your Work Rivalry for Good
Photo: simon jhuan (Shutterstock) Given how much time we spend interacting with coworkers either in person or virtually, various relationship and dynamics are bound to emerge. Sometimes colleagues can become…
Look for These Red Flags Before Accepting a Job Offer
The job search process is challenging enough. Landing an acceptance is a major feat. Turning that acceptance down? In this economy? It seems unfathomable. However, it’s important to be aware…
When to Snitch on a Coworker (and When Not To)
Deciding whether to squeal on a colleague is not something to take lightly. In the best situation, it could protect you, others, or the company from an employee’s wrong-doing. You…
Do You Make Friends at Work?
Photo: mavo (Shutterstock) Loads of us make real-life friends at work, but should you? We know that there are benefits to having strong relationships in the workplace—it fosters a feeling…
Is Your Job Toxic (or Do You Just Hate It)?
Screenshot: fizkes (Shutterstock) Some jobs suck because they’re just not what you want to be doing; others suck because the workplace culture itself is a mess. It can be hard…
Three Ways to Deal With Your Micromanging Boss
Your most important relationship at work is the one you have with your boss, and it is this relationship that can make or break your job satisfaction, particularly in organizations…
Avoid Using This Confusing Workplace Jargon
One of the challenges of starting a new job is learning all the lingo, acronyms, and terminology specific to the workplace, and the industry as a whole. While much of…
These Are the Signs You’re Overstepping at Work
It’s one thing to take your job seriously, but some people don’t stop there. Instead, they take it upon themselves to intervene in situations that don’t concern them, going above…
Four Basic Job Skills Everyone Needs, But Not Everyone Has
When we think about our careers, we tend to focus on the type of work we do, the industry we’re in, or the salary we need. These are all important…
What to Do When You Can Smell Layoffs Coming
It’s been a hell of a layoffs season. With this uncertainty in the labor market—not to mention the bigger picture of a looming recession—it’s natural to feel a sense of…