Workplace Issues

New Year’s Day inspires many people to do something that will make things better by the next New Year’s Eve. Unsurprisingly, it’s a holiday that makes a lot of us sit down and evaluate ... Read More

The wage gap between men and women might account for higher rates of anxiety and depression among women, according to a study published in Social Science & Medicine. Previous research ... Read More

While there are many benefits to having high intelligence, many managers, supervisors, and other workers—particularly those who work in businesses in which interpersonal relationships ... Read More

Often when people are experiencing the aftermath of a devastating loss, they find solace in returning to their jobs or careers. Some even attribute a large part of their ability to cope ... Read More

Even when men and women have similar work and achievements, men are more likely to be viewed as creative thinkers, according to a study published in Psychological Science. The study suggests ... Read More

Rejection isn’t fun to deal with, but it’s a universal experience in life. We experience it on a personal level with friends, lovers, and other people. And we experience it constantly ... Read More

Frequent breaks—for coffee, lunch, walking around the office, stretching, or other distractions—may result in greater stamina and fewer aches and pains for office workers when ... Read More

You describe yourself as cooperative, gregarious, and caring. These are the strengths I hope you will use to help yourself and your colleagues—the old ones and the new ones—so you can ... Read More

Stress is an ongoing problem for many people in our fast-paced society. We have forgotten how to stop and smell the roses, and instead spend our days rushing to and from work, school, the ... Read More

Wow, that’s a really tough issue to face. I’m glad you wrote, and I hope I can help you out some. My first question is how do these colleagues know about the hiring process? Many companies ... Read More

High rates of gun ownership may triple law enforcement officers’ odds of being killed on the job, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health. According ... Read More

Imagine this: a young businesswoman heads to work on the first day of her new promotion. She is highly esteemed among her colleagues and clients, makes a healthy living for herself and ... Read More