High-performing women reportedly face more judgment compared to their male counterparts. Management software company Textio released a report surveying 450 participants that reveals a drastic ...

The importance of building positive relationships at work is one of those things we know is important, but can often get lost in the daily hustle of over flowing to-do lists. Strong professional ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

In our research on what makes work meaningful, one of the most powerful, but underused, leadership practices was the simple act of saying “thank you” (Adams & Myles, 2025). Meaningful work isn’t ...

Feedback has the power to motivate and improve performance, but it often backfires. Instead of sparking growth, it can trigger defensiveness or lead to silence. Some people soften their words so much ...

Top performers receive the least-helpful feedback, a Textio analysis found. High-performing women face the most stereotypes, with 38% of reviews containing clichés. Employees who don't receive quality ...

In my nearly two decades as an executive coach and a facilitator who helps leaders get better at giving and receiving feedback, I have found these to be the most common excuses. “My boss didn’t give ...

Gossiping at work can be detrimental to a company’s culture, leading to decreased morale, reduced productivity, and a toxic work environment. For employees who earn salaries of $100,000 or more per ...