WorkTies

I just came across this article about how to figure out what the “power second act” in your career can be. One key tip is to keep...

I was fortunate this week to hear Dr. Kristie Rogers present her research on respect in prison settings. She studied a fascinating...

Chris Peterson , my wonderful former U of Michigan colleague was known for his phrase “other people matter.” Psychologists studying...

Feeling Ambivalent About Your Boss Hurts Your Performance Even More Than Disliking Them.

What to do when mentors provide conflicting advice? If managed well, it can lead to better work outcomes and stronger relationships.

If you were to ask me to describe a “good” mentor, or one that engages in high-quality mentoring relationships, the words “warm”,...

We can take some of the lessons from this article and apply it to intergenerational workplaces. Intergenerational volunteering in the...

As in any major life transition—taking your first job, getting married, making career changes—the decision to retire involves major...

Is your attachment style at work positive or negative? Stress may cause people to interact with their bosses and peers based on...

During the dark winter mornings at this time of year, you might think that if only you could “find” your true calling, heading out to...

I recently stumbled on this letter submitted by a reader to the New York Times “Workologist” column . In short, the reader was a mentor...

Guest post by Stephanie Creary , University of Pennsylvania I have always been intrigued by how differently people manage their multiple...

We would all like to work in organizations where high quality connections abound. What if the connections between employees and...

In a recent Harvard Business Review article based on data from the 360 assessments of 87,000 leaders, the authors identified three...

Are you drowning with requests from your colleagues? Are you like the over 50% of Americans who take work home? If the answer is yes...

Great mentors have never been more critical than in today’s complex and fast-paced careers. We are continually faced with steep learning...

How will I know when it’s time to retire? And what will I do with myself if I’m not going to work? In an ongoing study of 83 individuals...