Do you have favorite words that carry extra power in your life? When it comes to difficult issues, my favorite word is How. As in, “How am I going to fix this?” and “How can I change this outcome?” ...

If you came across the job title “manager of first impressions,” you’d likely be confused about what that person does. At one company, that title belongs to the receptionist. Kim Dawson, the director ...

Millions of new college graduates are entering the workforce just as entry-level job prospects are fizzling. Despite the strong labor market, it’s becoming tougher for newcomers to break in. Hiring is ...

Though I receive a lot of questions as your work friend, there are a few common themes. Mostly, people want something different, something more. They want more satisfaction or more money or more ...

Here is how to think about the gulf between what you should do and what you can do. Credit...Photo Illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times Supported by By Roxane Gay Though I receive a ...