Need more money in your paycheck? With many companies offering smaller or no raises, it may be time to take matters into your own hands. There is a right way and wrong way to ask for a raise.

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.

Halloween may be party time at the office, but don't let the Halloween costume trickery, cost you a career.

Holidays are a time of cheer, but when employees are having difficulties whether emotionally or financially, the manager needs to step in to relieve some of the stress. Don't know what to look for? Here are some areas you should be paying attention to keep up morale.

Favoritism in the workplace can lead to all sorts of problems for management – from low morale and low productivity to lawsuits. It may be hard not to single out a favorite employee, but if you’re concerned – here is how to identify and stop favoritism in the workplace.

You're probably thinking that you are the perfect employee. That's how others see you, right? Or do they? How others see you is critical for a successful career.

Have you ever had a personality conflict with someone in the workplace? It can make the day seem endless. Everytime you see that person it sets your teeth on edge. Learn how to deal with it.

A team can make or break the success of any project or task, therefore, to ensure success you need to start with an effective team. Controversy, collaboration and consistency are just some of the required elements. So just how do you build an effective team?

The holidays are here and it's time for the gift exchange. Before you spend tons of money on gifts for the office, here are some inexpensive gift giving ideas.

Whether you're a supervisor, manager or front-line employee, dealing with workplace harassment is never easy. While there are federal laws in place to protect workers, most companies have even stricter policies in place.