ADVANCE AT WORK

9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise

9 Things You Should Never Say When Asking for a Raise

When it comes to asking for a raise, there are some universal "no-nos" you have to avoid at all costs. Here are the nine most common.

10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss

10 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss

Here Are Some Things Your Boss Never Needs to Know About You or Your Life Keep Personal Info Personal Discrimination in the workplace is illegal. It's

7 Ways to Avoid Being Friends with Coworkers

7 Ways to Avoid Being Friends with Coworkers

What to Do When You're There to Work, Not Make Friends It's All About Boundaries It might be tempting to hang out at the water cooler half the morning and

Am I Kidding Myself If I Expect a 10 Percent Raise?

Am I Kidding Myself If I Expect a 10 Percent Raise?

Q: What is the percentage range for raises in public accounting? Is the average really 4 to 5 percent? If I expect 10 percent, am I kidding myself?

Why & How Your Employees are Wasting Time at Work

Why & How Your Employees are Wasting Time at Work

A Facebook status update here, a Tweet there and finding that perfect dinner recipe on Pinterest. But how much time do employees waste visiting personal websites during the day? And what should we consider to be time wasters at work?

The 5 C’s of Fostering Strong Working Relationships

The 5 C’s of Fostering Strong Working Relationships

Creating productive teams isn't as easy as it sounds. Strong working relationships need five basic ingredients for success: Communication, Collaboration, Culture, Creativity, and Commitment.

Top 10 Richest Dropouts in the World

Top 10 Richest Dropouts in the World

No college degree? No problem! Here's the top 10 richest individuals who dropped out of school or never attended college.

Can an Employee Be Paid More Than a Supervisor?

Can an Employee Be Paid More Than a Supervisor?

Q. I am a creative director with a mid-sized Internet development company (200 people). I oversee a department of 10 graphic designers, programmers,

10 Ways to Avoid Office Politics

10 Ways to Avoid Office Politics

How to Keep a Low Profile & Stay Out of Office Gutter Politics Office Politics? Proceed with Caution We recently ran an article about why it's

How Much Am I Worth? – 5 Ways to Figure It Out

How Much Am I Worth? – 5 Ways to Figure It Out

What is the answer to the question – “How Much Am I Worth?” Find out the salary you deserve. Salary is a Sticky Issue "So, what are you looking to be