"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Bosses: We all have them (unless you're enjoying a blissful state of self-employment, you lucky person).

A good boss is a rarity. We’ve all heard the “bad boss” horror stories. Bosses who force you to make it to the office during terrible weather, have impossible demands or just treat you like a machine.

The people you work with can become some of your closest friends. After all, you spend 40 hours a week tackling major projects, chitchatting around the watercooler, racing to the kitchen when there’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Employees are recognized several times throughout the year with celebrations like National Employee Appreciation Day in March and ...

Buying a gift for your boss can be like walking a minefield. Buying a gift for a boss you absolutely can’t stand becomes even more difficult. Give nothing, and you’re toast. Give something too nice ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're lucky enough to work with a truly inspiring boss, you might find yourself in a generous, ...

Now that we’re in the height of the holiday season, with end-of-the-year office parties on the docket and team lunches set on your shared calendars, you might find yourself wondering, “Should I get my ...

I have a new job and I’m wondering if I should buy my boss a holiday gift. Will that make me look like a suck-up? Depends on what you buy. A Rolex would make you look like worse than a suck-up; a ...

Hey, everyone in my imaginary office. Gather round. I have some new holiday rules for you all to follow. Here we go: General cheer is OK. Merriment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The ...