More Employees Stay in Their Jobs

Spooked by the shaky economy, more professionals are saying "no, thanks" to prospective employers asking them to change jobs.

How to Spot Résumé Fraud

As more people look for jobs – and become increasingly desperate -- hiring managers need to be on guard, experts say.

I Do Know How She Does It

For many women leaders, the ultimate juggle -- balancing a career at the top of the ladder and children -- is just a way a life. But will it be the wave of the future?

Micromanagers Miss Bull's-Eye

Micromanagers must learn to give subordinates the freedom to solve problems or risk fostering a complacent workplace, say experts.

• Discuss: Is "micromanaging" ever an effective management technique?

Neatness Counts in the 5S Club

The technique that has made makers of everything from cars to candy bars more efficient has moved to the cubicle at hundreds of offices nationwide, adding desk cleaning to the growing list of demands on employees.

• Video: Cluttered Cubicles Go Lean

How to Land a Corporate Board Seat

Joining the board of a publicly traded company typically requires scoring an invitation. See Career Q&A offers tips for positioning yourself as an attractive candidate.

Firms Confront Boss-Subordinate Affairs

The IMF has been facing a delicate issue that has confronted many other employers: Is it ever OK for the boss to sleep with a subordinate?

Layoff Sign: Boss's Cold Shoulder

As employers continue to make more mass layoffs, reading the cues to your fate is important, so you can plan accordingly.

Another Crisis Casualty: Family Time

The economic downturn is forcing many to defer dreams of striking a better work-life balance.

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The 'Trophy Kids' Go to Work

In this adaptation from "The Trophy Kids Grow Up," Ron Alsop describes the workplace attitudes of a new crop of young people in the work force -- the millennials.

Five Signs You May Be on the Layoff List

Knowing a pink slip may be ahead allows you to prepare. Here are five omens to watch for – and tips to keep your job.

Escaping a Reputation as a Novice

Do your colleagues still treat you like a newbie? Here's how to get the respect you deserve.

No Excuse for Wasting Time

Tackling small jobs may help procrastinators gear up for big ones.

Finding Your Way Out of Negative Thinking at Work

If your bosses consider you the office Eeyore, but you believe you're merely a realist, the burden to change lies with you.

A New Approach to Mentoring

Working with a mentor is a classic recipe for success in business. But the traditional mentoring relationship just doesn't work anymore.

• Building Good Work Relationships

When Tough Times Weigh on the Kids

Children can be silent carriers of family financial stress, which may lead to emotional problems. Here's what parents can do to help kids cope.

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Retailers Reprogram Workers

Retailers have turned to computer programs that dictate which employees should work when, and for how long.

• Graphic: Shorter Shifts, Smaller Paychecks

Crossing the Line

Young female employees may be easy targets for sexual harassment in the workplace. But when a client or coworker crosses a line, it can be difficult for these employees to fight back, especially in murky situations that pit new employees against long-time company clients.

Get a Better Salary After Years of Low Pay

A reader asks how, after 10 years at one company, he can negotiate a fair salary in a new job. If you're underpaid by thousands, address the gap with care.

Applicants' Personalities Put to the Test

Many companies are using personality and ability assessments as pre-employment or orientation tools to avoid a bad fit.