By one measure, Jacob Cass is the top graphic designer in New York City. It’s not because he’s won a million awards or runs a big design firm. Nor does he specialize in food-truck...
You're talking a lot about leadership lately, based on your book “The Soul of Leadership: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness.” How can employees unlock their leadership...
You could say that Jimmy Carbone has made many “pour” decisions over the course of his career. His East Village bar, Jimmy’s No. 43, is known for featuring some of the finest...
Shouldn’t there be some law against giving negative references? I have had a couple of unfortunate run-ins with previous bosses, and I think it’s preventing me from getting job...
OK, your boss is kind of a jerk. Maybe she’s stingy with the praise, or takes your labors for granted, or is quick to suggest that a job shoveling manure at the racetrack would be...
Last week I attended my first town hall meeting at my job, and I never want to go to another one again! Morale is really low and the CEO wanted to get feedback from employees. Did...
How big of a problem are horrible bosses? If you look at the evidence, 30 to 40 percent of bosses are lousy. That’s based on the number of Americans who say their relationship...
Workplace gurus theorize that, like different species of animals, there are different types of bad bosses. There’s the “yeller.” The “harasser.” The “manipulator.” Generally...
July 4 is a day to have barbecues and watch fireworks, but it’s also a day to consider the rich history of the United States. Here at @work we see everything through the lens of...
You gave some really bad advice in response to the temp who wanted to know how to turn her assignment into a full-time job. A temp should never initiate any action to go permanent...
They fret that work ambitions compromise their role as nurturers. They worry about whether they’re meeting gender-assigned expectations. They fear family commitments will...
Airline Customer Service Agent What does an airline customer service agent do all day? Anything that’s needed to help travelers, including issuing tickets and boarding passes,...
Your book argues that we’re holding onto outdated notions about emotion in the workplace. How would you describe the prevailing attitude? Both women and men still believe that...
For several months, I have been sending resumes in response to job listings I feel I’m qualified for and not receiving any calls. I have connected with several people on LinkedIn,...
As the city’s economy struggles to recover, there is one area of consistent growth: healthcare. You’ve heard this before. Possibly you’ve considered getting on this...
I’m currently working as a temp. The company I’m assigned to is happy with my work, and I’d love to become permanent. What is the best course of action? Let’s get one thing...
Names: Robert and Cortney Novogratz Job: Risk-taking renovators turned red-hot interior designers. The Novogratzes surfed the real estate wave, renovating a series of dilapidated...
Business conventions, trade shows and conferences hold a place in the public imagination as events where careers can be ruined by an untimely rendezvous with a co-worker, a hooker...
Ex-mobster Louis Ferrante thought he was done with criminals when he got out of federal prison. But when he went to apply for a mortgage, he was shocked. “They’re all lying to...
You say current leadership training is “fluffy” and ineffective. What’s the problem? The problem is that the central message for the last 20 years is, “Hug everybody, Mr...
My employer allows only two personal days per year, but up to 10 sick days. I never call in sick, however, when I need to take an extra day to take care of personal things, I’m...
Companies are finally hiring again — and there’s a swarm of job seekers beating down their virtual doors. Not only has the unemployment rate topped 9 percent, but many who are...
You’ve written a guide to pursuing work abroad. Are things so bad here that getting a job in Greece is a good option? It’s not just about our economy here. My advice is to think...
My son starts a summer internship next week. It’s his first “real” job, as previous summers he’s been a lifeguard. Any tips I can pass on? The first rule he must understand is...
Anybody planning on grilling today? Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is. But why should Memorial Day be any different? Flay spends half his life over coals or gas jets — or at least it...
I’m a paralegal with more than 10 years of experience consulting with top law firms and corporations. My work has been piecemeal — when the job’s done, I move on. In most cases,...
Finding work has been a challenge for veterans transitioning out of military service since the days of Caesar and Pompey. Today is no different. In fact, with unemployment...
As senior franchise development manager based in PepsiCo’s NYC offices, Maura Sullivan is responsible for the company’s independent bottlers throughout New England — a job that...
In the world of white-hot tech jobs, “social media strategist” often seems like code for “professional Facebook and Twitter addict.” But Maj. Chris Norton, who served 10 months in...
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