Those of us who have been in the work world for a while know all about the dreaded “difficult...
Category - Work Relationships
The power of building relationships at work
For most of us in the work world, our jobs aren’t exactly solo missions. Unless you’re a one-person...
How to negotiate maternity leave with your employer
Whether you’re pregnant or merely thinking about expanding your family, it’s important to know how...
How to communicate honestly with your boss
Those of us who have spent any time in the workforce—from newcomers to seasoned veterans and across...
6 polite and professional ways to call out a lazy coworker
It’s not your job to motivate or police your coworkers. If it were, you would be their boss. But if...
6 steps to dealing with a forgetful boss
Every job has a secret component that never appears on a job description or annual review: managing...
Pros and cons to being friends with your boss
In a perfect world, since you spend such a large chunk of your life at work, you’d be friends...
How to effectively communicate with your boss
Anyone who’s ever been employed and has had to answer to a boss—whether you have one destined for...