Most people see a job promotion as a reward for their efforts and contribution to the company that they work in. Conventional wisdom states that as far as corporate roles go, staying in one role for ...

In-office workers get more face time with the people who promote them. Is it incumbent on remote workers to compensate? It’s well-known that proximity plays a role in promotions: managers are more ...

Q. I was recently promoted at work. I was so excited about the promotion that I posted it on LinkedIn before my boss had the opportunity to share it with my firm. She was mad and said that she should ...

Let’s imagine a common workplace situation. You work remotely on a team that recently onboarded many new hires. In addition to your primary responsibilities, your days are increasingly filled with ...

This week’s Careers newsletter has advice on handling the downsides of a promotion, high-paying skills to add to your resume, tips on handling critical feedback at work and more. You spent two years ...

Just like Dolly Parton in 9 to 5, many employees are desperate for their ‘service and devotion’ to be rewarded with a move up the ladder. But as a new study has revealed, promotion isn’t always the ...

Reader: I joined a new organization about eight months ago. A few months in, I was approached about a department head position. I applied for it because I have prior management experience. Long story ...

As American businesses seek innovative ways to cut costs in a tightening economy, employers may be enticed to promote employees but withhold a salary increase. This situation is known as a "dry ...

In the ongoing war for talent, the power balance has tipped firmly in favour of employees, who are more willing than ever to vote with their feet if employers refuse to embrace new ways of working.

If you’re angling for a raise or a promotion this year, do this one thing before anything else: Start taking notes. Consistently documenting your wins and accomplishments to compile a record of your ...