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How to protect yourself from a bad boss

by Ali Oshinskie and David Brancaccio
Aug 9, 2018
Dealing with a bullying boss is not easy, but management consultant Kathi Elster offers some useful advice.
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Flu season could cost employers billions of dollars

by Reema Khrais
Feb 12, 2018
This flu season could cost businesses at least $15.4 billion in lost productivity, according to one employment consulting firm.
A sign advertising flu shots is displayed at a Walgreens pharmacy on Jan. 22, 2018 in San Francisco, California. 
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Who’s the boss? Majority of Americans (finally) don’t care if their boss is a man or a woman

by Jana Kasperkevic
Nov 17, 2017
Women are less likely to prefer male bosses than before.
(L to R) Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, Larry Page, chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc. (parent company of Google), Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, Vice President Mike Pence listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of technology executives at Trump Tower on December 2016 in New York City.
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The "tyrannical" nature of companies and how we can change them

by David Brancaccio
Sep 15, 2017
(Even if you love your boss.)
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Who’s the boss? When employees' needs come first

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jul 12, 2017
Servant leadership, a concept that emerged in the 1970s, is gaining in popularity with millennial employees and bosses
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Why it might be a good thing if your boss is an introvert

by David Brancaccio
Feb 22, 2017
Extroverts, take note.
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Karaoke with co-workers doesn't have to be embarrassing

by Kai Ryssdal and Jordyn Holman
Mar 10, 2016
When done properly, karaoke is one of the best ways to bond with your officemates.
British television personality Nikki Grahame sings karaoke at Soho Arts Club on August 4, 2010 in London, England.
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How to manage talent, like a boss

by Mark Garrison
Feb 26, 2016
Why letting your employee leave may be more important than retaining them.
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Why so many bosses are jerks

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Nov 9, 2015
Narcissism, arrogance, aggression. They're predictors of success in corporations.
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How do I love work? Let me count the ways ...

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 21, 2013
Writer Victoria Chang uses poetry to deal with the frustrations of bosses, and coworkers and workplaces.
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