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Asking for help at work should be easy. But it’s not so simple, is it? Asking for help involves uncertainty and emotional risk. Your request could be rejected. Your supervisor may perceive you as incompetent. And admitting one’s failures and shortcomings, even as subtext, stings. But learning how...

Burnout can happen to anyone, especially in our always-connected world. This form of exhaustion doesn't strike overnight. Burnout typically sneaks up on you, and once it does, can affect you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Unfortunately, the condition can be difficult to overcome. Know th...

You’ve taken the leap and been accepted to graduate school. Congratulations! But your financial situation requires you to keep a full-time job. That’s rough, and it gets rougher when you remember you’ll need time for chores, homework, family obligations, social activities, and sleep, too. To help...

It doesn't matter whether you love the spotlight or break into a cold sweat at the mere mention of public speaking—we can all improve our presentation skills. Holding an audience's attention to convey a message is an acquired talent—especially when (as is often the case in business) your subject ...

Americans need to start figuring out how to relax when they can’t take a vacation. Whatever the reasons, if you're one of the millions of Americans who can’t take a vacation, here’s how you can relax with the time you have.

Congratulations! Your superiors have recognized your skills and leadership potential, and now you're the manager. But after one victory lap, reality sets in. You're managing other people now, not widgets—and people come preloaded with baggage in the form of different communication styles, varying...

Your boss just asked the 10th dumb question of the day and it finally hits you: you’re more qualified than she is. Find why this may not be the case.

You’re familiar with traditional product management, but what makes AI product management different—and what skills do you need to jump into this growing field?

So you want to become more tech-savvy? Improve your skill set in these certain areas to help you in your current job…or to help you land a new one.

Sometimes it’s only after you accept a job offer that you realize you wish you had negotiated for a higher salary. Once the papers are signed though, is it too late?

Let’s face it: Corporate speak can get pretty old, pretty fast. Here are just a few examples of business words and phrases that employees would be more than happy to see retired…permanently.

Most people get one thing wrong when they are networking. They ask themselves “how can this person help me?” Instead of asking the person, “how can I help you?”

Working in NW DC? Need a place to live? Here are the top 10 places to live if you work in NW DC.

As a part of the recognition of the 2020 Star Nurses finalists we will spotlight nurses through the end of summer. Check back each week for more spotlights from our 92 Star Nurses.

Building the firm from the ground up has been a “master class” in life, freedom, empowerment, risk-taking and internal fulfillment.

When the idea of a plain old 9-to-5 just won’t cut it, consider some of these more unusual—but still well-paid—career paths.

The hardest thing for me to overcome in my professional career is that things are usually not “fair”. There will almost always be a situation where I think something isn’t fair, and a lot of times it’s not. I think growing up we’re so used to answering something right and being rewarded with a go...

How emotionally savvy are you at work? You might be surprised by how many emotion-related pitfalls you encounter. But with some practice, you can learn how to regulate your emotions and be an example for your peers.

It’s easy to look at lunch as extra time to squeeze in more work or errands, but what if you reframed lunch time as “me time”? The personal—and professional—dividends could be great.

As a part of the recognition of the 2021 Star Nurses we will spotlight nurses through May 24th. Check back each week for more spotlights from our Star Nurses.