Employers and employees part ways for a number of reasons. Sometimes the employee advances to a new job, follows a spouse to another state, decides to stay home with children or changes course to a different career path. In those situations, the parting is usually pleasant and often comes with a going away lunch or [...]

If you’ve worked in an office for more than, oh let’s say, two hours, there’s a good chance you’ve witnessed a scene straight out of a “Dilbert” cartoon. It’s the nature of business, corporate culture and the land of cubicles. But could there be some good that comes from having a pointy-haired boss and incompetent [...]

Even though we’re still sweating like mad in the Carolinas and more than eager for fall’s slightly cooler temperatures, for many, an entirely new season is beginning – the start of school. For most parents, the beginning of a new school year is a relief from juggling summer camps and childcare, but it also means [...]

Last week we looked at situations that could signal the end of a customer or client relationship. And while cutting ties with an overly demanding customer could be beneficial to your business, there are times when it’s just not possible. You may have a very large client that helps your company maintain its financial stability. [...]

A recent post on the Harvard Business Review blog site titled “Eight Things Your Employees Want from You” is a great reminder about the ways employers can help their employees succeed, keep employees happy and productive, and foster an environment where people are happy to do their work and not spend hours grumbling to each [...]