August 13, 2024 Should you tell your boss you have another job offer? It can be difficult to decide if, when, and how to tell your boss that you’ve received a new job offer. Here’s what to consider. BY Karen Walker If you’re fielding calls from recruiters—either because you’re seeking a new position or new opportunities … Continue reading Should you tell your boss you have another job offer?
July 17, 2024 How do I give feedback to my boss? A smart manager will see your feedback as a gift, because most never get feedback on their job performance. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest … Continue reading How do I give feedback to my boss?
March 13, 2024 How can I convince my boss to let me work remotely? It really feels like this should be settled by now, but here’s what to do if your boss is still demanding you come into the office. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company‘s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen … Continue reading How can I convince my boss to let me work remotely?
By Kathleen Davis February 02, 2024 Welcome to “Pressing Questions” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: How can I deal with a micromanaging boss? A: … Continue reading How can I deal with a micromanaging boss?
By Mike Schnaidt January 16, 2024 “Does everyone on the team deserve to be here?” This question was posed by the person who went on to become tech design leader Eve Binder’s boss at a large company. And of course, they were hired. You’ll deal with bad bosses at all stages of your career. … Continue reading One simple question that will reframe interactions with a tough boss (and not get you fired)
By Sarah Bregel November 08, 2023 Despite workplace practices improving in many environments, toxic bosses are not a thing of the past. According to a new Harris Poll report, they’re everywhere. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of workers have had a toxic boss at one point or another, and about a third (31%) are currently working … Continue reading If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss
By Sam Becker December 20, 2022 Millions of Americans dream of owning their own businesses and, in recent years, more and more have brought that dream to fruition. During 2021 alone, roughly 5.4 million new companies were registered in the United States, an increase of 23% over the previous year. While the pandemic has … Continue reading An extra year of education could boost your chances of being your own boss
By Jesus Diaz October 21, 2022 Apple’s vice president of industrial design, Evans Hankey, is leaving the mothership only three years after taking over Jony Ive’s post, the company has confirmed. Apple hasn’t offered an official explanation for why Hankey is leaving such a coveted position, perhaps the hottest, most visible design job on … Continue reading Apple is losing its industrial design boss . . . again
By Stephanie Vozza September 23, 2022 While a paycheck is important, a lot of people are questioning the exchange of their time for money. According to survey by McKinsey, 70% of U.S.-based employees say their work defines their sense of purpose and nearly half are reconsidering the kind of work they do because of … Continue reading How to ask your boss for more meaningful work
By Nihar Chhaya April 16, 2022 We’ve all read about the Great Resignation—and maybe you’re thinking you’d like to be a part of it. Feeling disengaged at your company not only leads to a higher motivation to quit, it increases as more people around you leave. And this wave is not ending anytime … Continue reading How to quit your job without pissing off your boss
