Not all promotions are created equal. Companies offering dry promotions have been the latest trend. Essentially, it’s an increase in responsibility without the corresponding pay increase. It’s an ...

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Soon after Kay took on a new role at an e-commerce company in the fall of 2023, the responsibilities began to pile up. Kay – who asked USA TODAY to not use her full name for fear of losing her job – ...

Job interviews can be stressful enough without having to field questions that cross professional boundaries. Some questions aren’t just uncomfortable-they’re actually illegal for employers to ask.

If your company's leadership taps you for a promotion, clearly they're confident that you're the right person for the job. And just as obviously, if you accepted that promotion you believe you can ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Rajat Mishra There is a ...

You may think working hard, showing initiative, boosting your skill set, and being a team player is what it takes to be noticed to get promoted. But even with all these notable wins and strides, the ...

Reader: I recently took a buyout from my job and went back to freelancing. A friend referred me for a gig at a high-paying, prestigious place. I got some major red flags when I started the interview ...

Illegal interview questions can still be asked because of intentional bias or a lack of training. Questions about age, marital status, and religion shouldn't be asked during job interviews. Candidates ...

Job seekers may face 'love-bombing' from hiring managers during interviews. Love-bombing involves excessive praise to keep candidates interested without real intent. Experts advise setting ...

Something feels off about your job, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Your days are busier, and your decisions carry more weight. Yet when you look at your job title and paycheck, nothing has ...

Life happens, and sometimes we have to step away from work to live it. This may sound unfathomable, but believe it or not, employment sabbaticals are more common than you think 2022 LinkedIn survey ...