Boss

You have every right to do so. You might ask if your boss has concerns about your work. Unless your personal life is interfering with your ability to do your job, it’s your prerogative to keep it private. When your boss asks about your personal life? When your boss shows a pattern of asking about […]

You can never ask too many questions. It’s easier to make mid-course corrections instead of waiting until it’s too late. Just because you had success at a past job, don’t assume things are done the same way in this job or for this boss, even in the same company. Always ask your boss to give […]

That’s right: managing. How to Survive Those 1×1 Meetings with Your Boss Commit to the meeting. Prepare for the meeting. Lead (but don’t take over). Always begin with a positive update. When you deliver a status — keep it short. The meeting is about you and your work. Always show a can-do approach. How do […]

Employees do have the right to question and argue about an order given by their boss. It is not insubordination if a manager tells a worker to do something and the worker responds by asking questions or giving their reasons why they shouldn’t have to do what the boss wants. Is it OK to question […]

What to Do When You Receive a Counteroffer Hear Your Boss Out. Remind Yourself Why You Wanted to Leave. Offer to Do What You Can to Ease the Transition. Send a Thank-You Note Once You Have Moved On. Don’t Lose Your Cool. Don’t Get Upset. Don’t Feel the Need to Over-Explain. Don’t Say Anything Negative. […]

You can look for key signs of passive-aggressive behavior like vague criticism and directions, unnecessary workplace rules and shifting blame onto employees. Try to think of specific instances in which your manager displayed these kinds of behaviors. What are 4 examples of passive-aggressive behavior in the workplace? Signs of passive-aggressive behavior include being sarcastic, talking […]

7 tricks to get on your boss’s good side Be Your Boss’s Go-to Person. Send Your Boss a Weekly Note. Leverage Your Creativity. Have a Positive Attitude. Respect Your Boss’s Time. Compliment Your Boss. Treat Your Boss as Your Customer. How do you get bosses to like you? How to make your boss like you […]

A leader collaborates; a boss dictates Leaders like to work with other people to get the best positive results they can as a group. They don’t simply rely on one or two managers to oversee progress. How do you tell if you are a manager or a leader? A manager focuses on structure. By contrast, […]

22 questions to ask your supervisor What are your expectations of me as an employee in this position? How can we create an ideal workflow? Can you recommend any books or media? What performance goals should I be setting? How can you help me work toward my personal goals and objectives? What are some good […]

As best as you can, adopt a compassionate rather than angry posture toward them. Respectfully call the question. Directly confronting a passive-aggressive boss is rife with risk. You’re directly challenging someone who has made clear they don’t want to be direct and has disproportionate power over your life. What should I do if my boss […]

You can record your boss yelling at you in the context of a whistle blower case or employment discrimination case. You can also record your boss if you live in a one person consent state like New York. Can I record my meeting with my boss? If the conversation between the parties is confidential or […]

8 Surprising Conversations You Should Have with Your Boss on a Regular Basis Offer Big ideas. Ask for help. Discuss your career path. Do you need more resources? Are you ready to learn? Don’t be afraid to “meddle” If you’re happy and you know it… What’s absolutely not working for you? How do I keep […]

Repeat after us: “Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man, work like a boss”. Keeping ahead as a woman in a business can be hard, but not if you don’t let it. Take our Spicy advice on board and accomplish all you can with your skills, remember to acknowledge and […]

Express your interest in the role. Schedule a brief chat – at the boss’s convenience – to convince ’em their job should be yours. Have a few good replies in your pocket, if they ask you on the spot why they should even consider you. How can I attract my boss? 7 Ways to Make […]

A Good Boss Improves Professional Happiness The influence a superior has on their employees at work is tremendous, no matter how long they have worked in the company for. Employees are expected to show undue loyalty, work-ethic and determination but do not receive the same contribution from their bosses. Why is a boss important to […]

Bosses delegate tasks; leaders delegate authority. Eisinger says a boss has key objectives to meet, while a leader sets the team’s long-term vision and uses it as “a key motivator.” “A boss gets results by telling people what to do and is concerned with doing it right,” she said. Why are leaders better than bosses? […]

You may say something like, “I’m disappointed that I wasn’t chosen to go on the Vancouver trip. I worked hard on that project, so I felt unseen and unappreciated when the announcement was made about who would be going.” How do you express unhappiness at work? How to tell your manager you’re unhappy Understand the […]

Remember, you’re not obligated to tell anyone. At the end of the day, it’s your personal decision to tell your boss you’re thinking about leaving your job. If you want to prevent damaging relationships or adding more stress at work, it’s a good idea to speak up to your boss as soon as possible. Should […]

Krawcheck recommends setting up a meeting with your boss, reminding her of your recent wins, and then saying, “I’ve done some research, and it appears I’m underpaid by x percent.” Then stop talking. “We always want to fill the awkward moment, but just wait,” she says. How do you deal with being underpaid at work? […]

How to receive constructive criticism Stop your first reaction. Stay calm and try not to react at all. Remember the benefits of getting feedback and try to understand the motivation and perception of your criticizer. Be a good listener. Say thank you. Ask questions to deconstruct the feedback and share your perspective. How do you […]