Like many tech workers, my summer started with getting laid off over Zoom. Just after the call ended, I started laughing. The last task I’d done as an employed person was to put the finishing touches ...

Kate Collins has worked on an all-female nonprofit team since starting a new job in 2024. In the past, she's worked in male-dominated media workplaces with rigid, then lenient, boundaries. Collins ...

Kari Shafenberg worked up to 80 hours a week early in her career until she was laid off. She moved industries but struggled to set boundaries at work. Having a baby was a wake-up call. After being ...

In my experience, effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful workplace. It can help you build trust, foster collaboration and ensure that everyone is aligned toward common goals. Over ...

Minimizing losses is just as crucial as securing wins. Although we've experienced our share of setbacks, I am glad that we resisted the temptation to invest in office REITs recently. Despite many ...

Author: Carrie Grogan The Baby Boomer generation had a very different experience at work than my generation. The workplace today has no doubt improved but, frankly, I think we need to raise the bar, ...

Dear Eric: One year after my retirement I am still feeling confused and hurt for not receiving a “retirement gift” from my long-time employers. I worked for a family-owned realty company for nearly 30 ...

Dear Eric: I have been on the board of a small nonprofit organization for nearly five years and signed a non-disclosure agreement. Related Articles Asking Eric: Isn’t it rude to overorder when ...

I need to know if I’m being unreasonable. I’ve been with my company for two years and took over for someone who retired after more than 30 years with the firm. This is very typical of the company as ...

As a Gen X dad, I get along well with my Gen Z daughter, but occasionally we butt heads across the generational divide. While we have a lot of things in common, we also have some different ...

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