There is someone I work with who is a bottleneck and I need to work with her daily. I’ve tried …
How Should I Confront Boss Who Revealed My Pregnancy?
I’m currently expecting a child, but not showing yet. I told my manager the news and mentioned that I don’t …
How Do I Build a Social Life Beyond Work?
I am struggling to find a social life outside of work, especially with the social distancing going on. Where do …
How to Trade Superficial Networking for Real Connections
I feel like the networking events I go to are superficial. People swap business cards and never hear from one …
It’s Not Rude! Let’s Talk About Salary
How often do you ask people how much they earn? If you’re like me, that’s a question you’ve been taught …
What Should I Do When the Boss is Wrong?
My boss is wrong but thinks he’s right. How do I tackle this? – Johnnita in Norfolk, VA Answer: Before …
3 Simple Actions I Learned to Whip Negativity
Your article on negativity and naysayers helped me recently when confronted with a tough case at work. Thank you! I’m …
Don’t Be A Hater! How to Network with Confidence
Of all the numerous aspects related to advancing your career, networking is perhaps the most reviled. So many of us …
How to be Yourself and Even Weird at Work
Happiness. It’s something we all strive for, and yet it can be so elusive in our hectic lives. Luckily, business …
How to Trick Your Depression to Get Stuff Done
Depression is an incredibly common illness among American adults. In 2015, 6.9% of US adults had experienced at least one …
Celebrating Cultural Differences in the Workplace
One of the great things about the world today is how diverse and blended it has become. With the quickness …
How to Deliver Constructive Criticism to Difficult Employees
No matter how amazing your colleagues are, you will sometimes need to deliver constructive criticism. How do you do so …
How to Mitigate Conflict at Work so Everyone Wins: A 4-Step Process
Conflict is a natural part of two or more people working together. This means that you’re likely to run into …
What Are the Pros & Cons of Dating a Co-Worker?
We just shared a blog about office romance and whether it’s really worth it. We dive into the pros and …
Words Are Power: How to Wield Them Effectively
Like it or not, language matters. How you say things matters. If used incorrectly, language can cause others to judge …
20 Firsts: Amazing Women Pioneers of the 21st Century
The future is female, and more and more lately, we’re seeing incredible women pioneers accomplishing great things. Women in work …
14 Lifesaving Apps to Keep You on Track
We all have things to do and goals to reach, and finding the right tools to help us out can …
Bridging the Generational Gap in Communication Styles
Our workforce today is as diverse culturally as it is in the ages of workers. With millennials, boomers, Gen-X, and …
Here is the Business Etiquette Crash Course You Need
We’ve all been there: You just got your first job, and as your starting day approaches, you feel more and …