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In traditional organizations, managers ensure compliance and track employee performance through assessments and ratings. We know those approaches can kill commitment and drop productivity.

Would you research the hiring manager before an interview? You probably already know company officials will do a little online digging about you when they're considering you for a job. But did you also know you should do the same?

If you are good at your job, you will inevitably reach the day when you have a choice to make: to be or not to be a manager. Hhere are some non-managerial career growth opportunities to explore.

The days when only plumbers and restauranteurs had to worry about online reviews are long gone. From Glassdoor to Indeed to Vault, online review sites allow employees to rate employers anonymously. But do job seekers use online reviews to determine if they will apply? Or are they simply a way for...

When it comes to managing people, the practice of “quiet firing” could be a sinister threat to any workplace culture.

Shortfall. Train wreck. Epic fail. Sound like one of your projects? Here's how to manage a failed project.

You’ve heard about the Great Resignation. But what about the Great Regret?

Today, companies place a greater emphasis on interpersonal skills, such as listening, being flexible, and inviting open communication. Read on to learn more!

When managers care, they have an easier time creating an environment of trust and mutual respect that helps employees feel safe to innovate and take ownership. Read on to learn more!

In today’s work environment, employees don’t often expect much support from their employer in the growth of their career. Often the greatest development opportunities are new and challenging projects that help the organization grow.

Have you had productive conversations about your career path with your manager? Read these seven tips on how to approach your manager to get the conversation started..

One of the most common reasons people leave jobs is as a direct result of their manager. While you won’t always have the option of quitting, you can take matters into your own hands by managing upward.

You want to be a good manager who brings out the best in your team, and you spend a lot of time considering each person’s skills, goals, and ambitions, but have you thought about what traits your employees want you to have—and whether or not you’ve developed those qualities? Everyone knows that t...

At some point in your career, you'll need to have a frank conversation with your manager about where your career is headed. This is generally a nerve-wracking discussion—not unlike asking a significant other if your relationship has a future—but with the right preparation, you can have a producti...

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin—but if he'd been around in the 21st century, he might have added the interview question "How do you like to be managed" to his list. After all, you’re almost guaranteed to be asked this question at some point during the interv...

Managing someone older than you are? Today's workplace is more diverse than ever before with people from as many as four or five different generations working together in one office. Learn how to navigate this tricky relationship.

Now, in an increasingly virtual world, customer and employee reviews carry a tremendous amount of weight. That’s why promoting a positive online reputation needs to be an everyday priority.

Being a good salesperson takes a lot of work and a unique set of skills. Do you have the traits that hiring managers struggle to find in the sales field? Read on to find out.

Managing people is an entirely different skillset than being an individual performer. Read on for 10 secrets you'll learn as a first-time manager.

You've found the perfect job, but suddenly, communication stops. You wonder what you could have possibly done wrong when things were going so well. Have you been ghosted by the hiring manager? Find out.