September 08, 2025 How to handle a bad boss BY Margaret C. Andrews Most of us will work for a really bad boss at some point in our lives, perhaps more than one. Research by the Harris Poll bears this out, showing that more than 70 percent of workers have had at least one such noxious … Continue reading How to handle a bad boss
August 09, 2025 The subtle art of correcting your boss Unless you’re at the very top of the food chain, you have to do a certain amount of managing upward, where you are trying to influence the decisions of the people above you in the org chart. This relationship can be particularly awkward when you … Continue reading The subtle art of correcting your boss
June 16, 2025 Kering bets on Renault boss Luca de Meo to revive Gucci BY Anna-Louise Jackson Francois-Henri Pinault, the billionaire heir who has headed up the French fashion house Kering Group for the past 20 years, has picked the CEO of automaker Renault to be his successor. The stock market’s reaction? That’s gucci. Shares of … Continue reading Kering bets on Renault boss Luca de Meo to revive Gucci
March 16, 2025 Want to get along with your boss better? Here are 3 ways to manage up BY Shalene Gupta While we’d like to think the secret to a fast promotion is all about doing a good job, your relationship with your boss can make or break your career. Understanding how to handle a narcissistic … Continue reading Want to get along with your boss better? Here are 3 ways to manage up
August 13, 2024 Should you tell your boss you have another job offer? It can be difficult to decide if, when, and how to tell your boss that you’ve received a new job offer. Here’s what to consider. BY Karen Walker If you’re fielding calls from recruiters—either because you’re seeking a new position or new opportunities … Continue reading Should you tell your boss you have another job offer?
July 17, 2024 How do I give feedback to my boss? A smart manager will see your feedback as a gift, because most never get feedback on their job performance. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest … Continue reading How do I give feedback to my boss?
March 13, 2024 How can I convince my boss to let me work remotely? It really feels like this should be settled by now, but here’s what to do if your boss is still demanding you come into the office. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company‘s mini-advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen … Continue reading How can I convince my boss to let me work remotely?
By Kathleen Davis February 02, 2024 Welcome to “Pressing Questions” Fast Company’s mini advice column. Twice a week, Deputy Editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions in less than one minute. Q: How can I deal with a micromanaging boss? A: … Continue reading How can I deal with a micromanaging boss?
By Mike Schnaidt January 16, 2024 “Does everyone on the team deserve to be here?” This question was posed by the person who went on to become tech design leader Eve Binder’s boss at a large company. And of course, they were hired. You’ll deal with bad bosses at all stages of your career. … Continue reading One simple question that will reframe interactions with a tough boss (and not get you fired)
By Sarah Bregel November 08, 2023 Despite workplace practices improving in many environments, toxic bosses are not a thing of the past. According to a new Harris Poll report, they’re everywhere. Nearly three-quarters (71%) of workers have had a toxic boss at one point or another, and about a third (31%) are currently working … Continue reading If you do any of these 9 things, you might be a toxic boss
