Readers, what’s your best advice for how to deal with extreme coworkers? We’ve talked about what to do when your boss has it out for you, as well as difficult coworkers who throw temper tantrums, but not in a while — so I asked lawyer/journalist Rebecca Berfanger to offer some advice… – Kat Have you … Read More about How to Deal with Extreme Coworkers
Executive Presence for Women Leaders
How would you define “executive presence,” particularly for women? Have you worked to build your executive presence? What are your best executive presence tips? Here are some qualities of women with executive presence that Corporette readers have mentioned during conversations that have taken place in the comments: having a “cool, calm, and commanding” presence being a skilled public … Read More about Executive Presence for Women Leaders
Affordable, Easy Office Decor Ideas
What are your favorite easy office decor ideas? What would you recommend to summer associates and interns?
Difficult Coworkers: Temper Tantrums, Crying, and More
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to deal with difficult coworkers, but you may also want to check out our more recent advice on how to deal with extreme coworkers. How do you deal with difficult coworkers, such as those who are overemotional or throw temper tantrums? Should the strategies for dealing … Read More about Difficult Coworkers: Temper Tantrums, Crying, and More
How to Wear Pantyhose In the Summer
If “pantyhose in summer” makes you shudder, you’re not alone — but if you HAVE to wear it, here’s how to survive.
Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
“How a Little Lipstick Could Add Thousands To Your Paycheck” — that’s the title of a recent Fortune article reporting on a new study. Anyone else feeling a little stabby? We thought we’d take a closer look at the research and discuss it here. Some questions to consider at the outset: Do you agree that “good grooming” affects your … Read More about Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
Job Hopping: Yea or Nay?
How bad is job hopping? What do you think is the minimum time to stay in one job?
How to Step Up Your Working Wardrobe
What should you wear when you want a promotion? Reader U wonders for her business casual office…
Professional Hairstyles: Do Ponytails Count?
Are ponytails appropriate for work looks?
Crying at Work: How to Deal
How do you keep from crying at work, whether due to personal reasons or as a reaction to something work-related? What are your best tips to prevent it, explain it if it happens, and clean up your face once you’re done?
Wearing Fun Glasses at Work
Can you wear fun glasses to a conservative office? Let’s discuss.
What to Do if a Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work
How should you respond when a coworker takes credit for your work? Reader N writes in with this great question: Surprised I can’t find this in the archives: How do you deal with a colleague (usually male) stealing your ideas, passing them off as his own in meetings with clients and/or repeating what you’ve said … Read More about What to Do if a Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work