Career Blog

Sometimes quitting your job is the best answer. It should be your last resort, but there are times when a workplace is so toxic or detrimental to your health you simply must get out.

Stepping back in your career—whether in terms of salary or title—can be scary, but sometimes it makes sense. Here are seven times when you might want to say "yes" to a career step backward.

Learn how lateral moves can be beneficial to your career when done strategically

Why do people quit? Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. Here are some common reasons why employees leave and what it takes to prevent it:

A toxic work environment leaves employees feeling drained, unmotivated, and unfulfilled. Negativity thrives when a culture is unstable. Read on to identify the red flags.

Company cultures are a top priority for job seekers. Learn about some of the signs to look for when trying to ascertain whether the organization’s culture is the right fit for you.

It might defy conventional wisdom, but sometimes, taking a pay cut is the right choice. Here are five instances when a salary decrease might be worth it.

To perform at your highest level, you’ll need the support of others, just like they’ll need yours. What should you do when your coworkers won’t help you? That depends on whether the behavior is situational or chronic in your office.

When it comes to attracting and retaining top talent, “finder’s keepers” is the name of the game. First, you need to find the right talent. Then you need to keep them.

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...

Chances are good you may be supervising someone who had their eye on your position and saw themselves quite comfortably in it. Read on to learn how to manage this tricky situation.

Developing an employee retention strategy requires organizations to capture honest and anonymous feedback from those who know your organization best: the employees.

“I wonder what it’s really like to work there?” It’s the question on the minds of every job seeker. Maybe you’ve even had the same thought yourself.

Unfortunately, you sometimes don't figure out your new job isn't the right fit until after you've started it. Here are seven red flags you shouldn't ignore in a new position.

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.

A degree of competition in the workplace keeps employees at the top of their game. But when the battle for a promotion, and the extra green that comes with it, leads to eyes green with envy, the result can be disruptive.

Investing in office gossip provides the diminishing returns of workplace dissension and a climate of distrust. It degrades the gossiper, who is taken less seriously or viewed as divisive, and the object of the gossip, whose professional or personal reputation is being assaulted.

Sometimes an interview that starts out so right can go so wrong. Here are a few major red flags to keep an eye out for during the process, so you can avoid the headache of a toxic work environment.

Toxic. Bully. Saboteur. Insecure. Narcissistic. Micromanager. Jerk. If any or all of these sound like your boss, welcome to the club no one wants to join. Fellow club members can tell you how to survive a bad boss and win by landing a better gig with a good boss.

Money and career choices make people anxious for a reason. How do you make an informed long-term decision even with short-term money woes? Read on for more information.