New research shows HR trusts only 35% of managers to handle difficult conversations alone, and why avoidance, burnout, and ...

Only half of managers feel comfortable telling employees 'not yet' on promotions. New research reveals why these career ...

If you want to advance in your career, you'll need to have uncomfortable conversations in the office, says workplace expert Henna Pryor. Skillfully navigating tense or awkward interactions, from ...

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It’s trickier than ever for teachers to manage class discussions of divisive topics—but it’s also crucial for students to learn and practice how to disagree respectfully, logically, and productively.

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Tough talk can be, well, tough. But it’s also critical for ensuring your team is working at its best. Learn what holds managers back and how to remove the block that may be hurting your bottom line.

I have been working in campus law enforcement for over 40 years; 35 of them as a supervisor or director. When it comes to addressing personnel issues, I have a lot of experience. Managing people is, ...

I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...

Sometimes holidays can lead to tense conversations — if not everyone shares the same set of facts. NPR's Life Kit has some tips for navigating those conversations and setting the record straight. For ...