Breaking Bad News to the Boss

Bad News [Featured]

My boss wants me to take over his position in a few years, which is not what I want. I don’t feel comfortable approaching him about changing careers.

Career Management: 8 Tips for Disagreeing with the Boss

Arm Wrestling in Office [Featured]

Here are eight career management tips to turn disagreement into a great thing for your career with a boss or manager. Use your brain AND mouth.

New Management? Treat Your Job as if it’s New

Tired Nurse [Featured]

We have new management, and I question some of the new business practices. I was reprimanded for being negative. Did I cross the line?

Being a Virtual Employee Means Being Proactive

[04.02.11] Being a Virtual Employee Means Being Proactive [Featured]

Identify your tasks and the expected output as a virtual employee. Regularly update your boss on what you’ve done so he’ll know you’re efforts.

What Managers Really Think About Your Resume

Mature Businessman Thinking [Featured]

The message here is the resume itself is not your ticket to ride. Your personality and creativity are what will turn the heads of business owners.

Your First 90 Days: Do You Have a Plan?

The Number Ninety [Featured]

When you first start a new job, it’s very beneficial to have a “first 90-days plan.” Why? It gives you some direction about where you want to focus.

Managers Are Drug Dealers and YOU Are an Addict

[10.26.11] Managers Are Drug Dealers and YOU Are an Addict [Featured]

The problem is when we don’t get praise, we take it as failure. Even worse, if we are addicted to it emotionally, we take it as disappointing someone.

Managers Lie Because You Want Them To

[10.26.11] Managers Lie Because You Want Them To [Featured]

In an effort to keep employees happy (and out of their hair), many managers lie and tell people they are doing a great job – even when they aren’t.

Is it Okay to Text the Boss?

[06.28.11] Is it Okay to Text the Boss [Featured]

When it comes to communicating with your boss and co-workers, it’s best to ask on an individual basis what method they prefer.

Who’s Your Most Important Customer or Client?

[07.29.11] Who's Your Most Important Customer or Client [Featured]

Who is YOUR most important customer or client? Who immediately comes to mind? Well, your number one client or customer is YOUR BOSS. Right?