Honeymoon interrupted for GM’s Mary Barra
The automaker’s brand new CEO is facing the test of her career, but she also has a few things working in her favor.
D.C.’s complexion is changing. Will new mayor reflect that?
With Democratic primary less than a month off, a bedrock of city politics — black leadership — is put to the test.
Tired of the Lean In debate? We shouldn’t be.
Arguing about Lean In has become a feminist identity test.
Making telework more widespread in government
Changing the attitudes of managers who want to see their employees face-to-face remains a constant struggle.
The consigliere of Silicon Valley
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz has long given advice to some of tech’s biggest names.
It’s feedback time
Don’t ask, “Do you have any feedback for me?” Nobody knows how to answer that question.
The art of leading scientists
NIH Director Francis Collins talks about the unique challenge of inspiring employees who want evidence for everything.
Boards don’t know their next CEOs
A Stanford report explores the lack of strong CEO succession plans.
When women help other women at work
Research examines what kind of shot women have at getting newly created posts.
Where you went to school matters less than you think
A Gallup survey looks at how important certain degrees are when it came to hiring.
The best (and worst) times to do things at work
Here’s a research-based weekday planner for what to do at various hours of the day.
Star employees, after the stumble
A new study looks at how to treat your highest-performing employees after they get bad news.
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