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Almost everyone who works in an office will face office politics at some point. It’s those invisible yet impactful dynamics that influence who gets ahead and whose ideas get noticed.  According to ...

In today’s fast-paced world, being good at talking and writing isn’t enough. As we work more on our computers and interact through our screens, we need to improve how we communicate. Let...

A government shutdown that started on October 1 has forced over 700,000 federal workers into furlough. This means they’re not getting paid right now, but they haven’t lost their jobs. Another group of government em...

In recent times, more people are looking for jobs due to concerns about the economy and increasing layoffs across many industries, as reported by a survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.  Layoffs, whic...

In a perfect world, your bosses would always see your hard work and back it without you needing to ask. But reality is a bit different.  Your boss has a lot on their plate, and sometimes they might not remember to su...

When another company offers you a job, it might feel exciting, but there are a few important things to think about. You don't want to get into trouble for sharing secrets from your current job or harm your reputation.&nb...

Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...

Many Americans work in places where the culture feels toxic and unpleasant each day. This kind of negative workplace environment makes employees unhappy and less productive, and it also hurts the company since more people ...

The jobs report that was released by the Department of Labor on December 6 showed a blowout number of new jobs created and a falling unemployment rate. Normally, you would generally think that competition for worke...