Workplace

Top companies for military spouses

In order to help you find the right fit in the workforce, Monster has selected five companies with a demonstrated commitment to hiring, training, and retaining military spouses.

The ins and outs of an exit interview

Leaving a job always comes with mixed emotions depending on the underlying reason that you’re moving on. In order to make a clean, healthy break, you will likely be asked to take part in an exit interview. While it might seem grueling if you’re itching to get out of there and start a new job, an exit interview can actually be cathartic and help the company that will soon no longer employ you make some improvements.

Tips for delegating tasks that every manager needs

Effective delegation is a skill you must master if you aim to do your job well and keep your sanity in tact. Try these strategies for passing the buck—in a good way.

How to manage different personality types

We all have different personality types. A good leader recognizes that—and doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to management. “It’s critical that a manager adjust his or her style based on each individual employee,” says Todd Davis, Salt Lake City–based chief people officer for FranklinCovey and author of Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work. Your employees will be happier and more productive as a result.

Set smart goals at work to get on the path to success

Want to be known as a rising star at your new company and put the wheels in motion for a raise? Of course you do! The most effective way to do that is to be the kind of employee who sets smart goals and exceeds them. That way, you’ll not only earn a solid reputation, you’ll also have ample justification for requesting a boost in pay when it comes time for performance reviews.