Employment

Time to negotiate for a raise? Here's how.

Most people aren't skilled negotiators, but there are ways to increase the odds of getting a "yes."

Why companies need to change the way they change

The only thing that can be safely predicted is that sometime soon your organization will be challenged to change in ways for which it has no precedent.

The benefits of being stupid at work

Why employees who aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer -- at least not that anyone can tell -- might do best of all.

Salary talk with coworkers: Is it ever a good idea?

Sharing your salary with coworkers often leads to disappointment and lower job satisfaction.

Got a teammate who's slacking off? Here's what to do

The most common mistake, says one expert, is waiting until you're boiling mad to start a conversation about it.

How to fix rampant CEO mistrust

Boards think about critical issues in a more focused way when they publicly disclose them.

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Why so many job interviewers are terrible

Managers often think that they have reached a career level where they have been magically imbued with the gift of giving a good job interview. It doesn't work that way.

The pros and cons of job hopping

Changing jobs every couple of years used to be a red flag to prospective employers. It's less so now, as long as your resume tells a clear story.

What's behind the surge in disability claims?

Changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act have made it harder for employers to contest disability claims.

6 ways to survive a hellishly long commute

Here are a few ways extreme commuters make good use of the time.