Supervisor

By Miriam Salpeter When you land a job finally, the important work isn't over. It's essential to do your best to impress your boss and teammates right from the start. First impressions count; your supervisor and colleagues will judge you based on how you act and what you do from the very first day. It is ...

For anyone wondering whether it's possible to draw a paycheck while sitting in jail, it appears the answer is yes -- at least for one municipal worker in Bayonne, N.J. The employee, 71-year-old Edward H. Broderick, is serving 90 days in jail for a drunk driving conviction and is using vacation time to draw a ...

Bosses with swagger and outsized egos may achieve notoriety, but they don't necessarily make the best leaders, new research finds. According to a study to soon publish in the Academy of Management Journal, humble leaders are more effective and better liked. Moreover, their modest style of leadership can lead ...

By Victoria Washington Supervisors can help advance careers, recommend pay raises, and create thriving work environments. Clearly, bosses have an effect on the everyday lives of their employees. What may not be so clear is how to appropriately acknowledge your boss for his or her role at your office. ...

Skilled labor jobs can pay well, even very well. Yet, many young people feel the pressure to get a college degree and don't consider hands-on labor. Fortunately, a growing movement hopes to get younger workers enthused about building, fixing, and installing. ...

Should you get paid for talking to your boss on the phone after hours? Yes, according to a federal appeals courts, which recently upheld the dismissal of a supervisor employed at a Walmart store in Minnesota who was fired for violating company policy that prohibits off-the-clock work. In its decision, the ...