Tough economic times or not, being paid what you’re worth is at the top of any wish list. Asking for a raise, can be an uneasy experience even if we don’t believe we are earning what we are worth. Here are simple steps to ask for the raise you deserve.

You hate your job but are there really any good reasons to quit? Sure there are - but these are not some of them.

Often workers confuse the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with a benefit that provides them payment when they need to be out of work. It is important to understand that FMLA is not about paid leave, it’s about job protection in the event that you need to take time off from work.

People tend to think that the ability to influence is limited to those in power - managers or CEO’s. In fact, the ability to increase your influence in the workplace is a skill that can be developed. Increase Your Influence at Work by Perry McIntosh and Richard Luecke will show you how.

Just got promoted? While some arrive quite easily, once they get there - it's an entirely different story. Remember what got you there is NOT going to be what keeps you there. Here are 7 tips to help you succeed after the big promotion.

Year end office parties are a definite morale booster for employees. The time between the end of October through the beginning of January, however, can be a nightmare of nonproductivity in the office. Here is a guide for managers to use to get through the season.

We hear a lot these days about finding mentors. But what about the flip side? Where are the mentors of the future going to come from? Have you ever considered becoming a mentor?

Authors Blanchard and Robinson engage in the usual Blanchard style of story telling to emphasize how to target and improve poor performance.

The term “secretary” has long since become passé. Today’s employers utilize administrative assistants to provide clerical and administrative support. A good administrative assistant is a plus to any organiation. A great administrative assistant will consistently offer plus one service.

Becoming successful in the workplace is important. With so many books available, it's hard to determine where to spend your time. The books reviewed in the Career Training Book Shop are my top picks to read that are well worth your time.