Who Put the “Man” in Manager? Great leadership demands gender-neutral skills. Do women make better managers than men? Are we beyond the stage when we should even be posing this question? Touching on gender stereotypes that persist in the workplace, this is the kind of debate that makes employers squirm. Indeed, many women entering the [...]

Face it: We’ve all had crummy bosses. How do these people continue to draw a paycheck in offices worldwide while making life miserable for their employees? Whether categorized as a Bully, Micromanager, Weak-Kneed Wimp, or Hopelessly Disorganized Mess, these sub-standard supervisors can seriously derail your career. We recently spoke with a few workplace experts in order to [...]

Why is the two-word sentiment “Back off!” so difficult to convey in a polite, professional manner? We’ve all seen–or become?–the classic cases: The executive conducting client calls while on the beach with his kids. Or packing three or four gizmos on a belt to ensure 24/7 connectivity–but a ceaseless cacophony of beeping, chirping chaos as [...]

The robust economy drove up salaries for the Class of 2010, according to a recent survey of 104 colleges released by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). The most recent graduating class saw, on average, larger salary increases than did the Class of 2009. Some employers are even reporting that students, who recognize [...]

Predictions and forecasts prepare us for change. A decade ago, “futurism” was barely considered a real occupation. Futurists were likened to soothsayers, crystal ball gazers, and psychics. It was hardly a conventional way to earn a living–but not anymore. Futurism is a respected discipline, and futurists are playing an increasingly important role in industry and [...]

From Temps to Tops Untraditional workers make major headway. Dramatic increases in temporary, “free agent” jobs and a related shift away from traditional nine-to-five employment could be precursors to a change in the structure of the American workforce, according to a study by national staffing company Kelly Services, Inc. Before the economy stalled, a record [...]

What a difference a year makes. At business schools nowadays, b-to b and b-to-c stand for “back to banking” and “back to consulting.” With the dry-up of funding, fewer students are thinking about starting businesses, particularly dot-com ventures. At Harvard Business School, the decline in student entrepreneurs has been steep. About 40 teams entered the [...]

Graduates Covet Political Posts Despite the American public’s consistently low voter turnout, young college graduates continue to flock to Washington, D.C., every year in hopes of launching a career in politics. Getting the foot in democracy’s door isn’t always easy. If you want to work in politics, you have to understand the process, make contacts, [...]

It felt like thick heavy oatmeal. My right foot was ankle deep in wet concrete as sweat poured down my face, my back burned and my shirt stuck to my skin. It was the height of the Mississippi summer and I was pouring the foundation for a hot tub. More accurately, I had to push [...]

There’s never been so much interest in entrepreneurship — what it is, what makes it work and how to boost it in yourself and your company. Whether you’re ready to graduate from business school and become a free agent, start a business after college or want to help your next employer get ahead, seeing yourself [...]