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Many companies fear that training contract workers means losing them — and their new skills — to competitors. But new research shows that with the right framing, this investment can strengthen productivity and loyalty.

New research shows that stealing credit doesn't just bruise egos — it breaks trust, fuels retaliation and chokes the flow of knowledge at work.

Are you overly reliant on your superstar employees at the cost of your "average" performers? It's a recipe for burnout and discontent, and the latest episode of Manage This! breaks down how to avoid the trap.

From celebrations to affirmations to socialization, a new "micro affiliation" theory of workplace interactions might have big implications.

Sometimes, saying “no” to a boss or client is unavoidable — but it doesn’t have to feel like a career risk. The latest Manage This! unpacks the art of turning down requests with confidence, clarity and tact.

What can you do when your working style clashes with your manager's? Associate professor Maja Djikic offers tips on how to improve the relationship, and when to accept things just won't change.

Tech companies claim they make acquisitions to bring in great people, but acquisitions also eliminate competitors that hire highly trained engineers, new research suggests.

It can be awkward when a mentor/mentee relationship flails. But your time — and theirs — is still valuable. Here are four tips to repair, or disengage, from the relationship.