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5 Tips for Giving Your Boss Constructive Feedback

by Alister Esam | November 12, 2021

Giving "upward feedback" can be daunting. Here are five tips on how to give constructive feedback to your manager.

4 Tactics for Dealing with a Toxic Boss

by Marques Coleman | February 13, 2020

Toxic bosses are all too common. So if your boss puts you down, intimidates you, blames you for his mistakes, takes credit for your work, and triggers you emotionally, know that you’re not alone. Also know that there are tactics you can use to handle your toxic boss—and save your job.

3 Types of Employees That Managers Should Fire ASAP

by Jemia Young via Fairygodboss | August 14, 2019

Here are three types of employees that are negatively affecting your team. These types of people should be let go immediately.

7 Signs You've Become a Micromanager

by AnnaMarie Houlis via Fairygodboss | July 23, 2019

Employees hate it when managers are on their backs all the time, checking in, asking for updates, constantly making minor corrections. But what if you're one of these managers and don't even know it? Here are the telltale signs you've become a dreaded micromanager.

8 Wrong Reasons for Quitting Your Job

by Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss | July 16, 2019

If you’re thinking of putting in your two-weeks-notice for any of these eight reasons, it's worth thinking twice before deciding quitting is the best way to achieve your goals.

5 Signs Your Boss Doesn't Like You on a Personal Level

by Leah Thomas via Fairygodboss | June 18, 2019

It can be hard to spot the difference between a boss trying to do her job in a fair way and a boss who has a problem with you on a personal level. So here are some red flags that indicate your situation might be verging into the "personal problem" territory.

5 Subtle Signs You're a Problem Employee

by Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss | April 15, 2019

Here are five not-so-obvious signs that you might be a problem employee or one in the making.

3 Tips for Dealing When Two Coworkers Hate Each Other and You're Caught in the Middle

by Shauna Cole via Fairygodboss | March 19, 2019

If you find ourselves caught in the middle of a workplace battle between coworkers, here are three things you can to manage this tricky situation.

4 Tips for Navigating Tough Work Conversations

by Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss | February 20, 2019

Difficult work conversations come in a wide variety of subjects and degrees of importance. Here are four tips for navigating them well.

3 Actions to Take When a Coworker Takes Credit for Your Work

by Taylor Tobin via Fairygodboss | December 10, 2018

Here are three courses of action you can take when colleagues steal your ideas or claim your accomplishments as their own.