The New Yorker is fixated lately on distraction : in the early 1900s some company in Buffalo found that giving workers breaks made them more productive. An assistant is the co-worker you have always wanted to make your workday great. great co-worker can change your job   and, in some cases, change your life. MORE >>

No matter how much research you do on a potential employment opportunity, there’s always one thing that’s completely out of your control—your co-workers. She might also be a frequent gossiper, constantly talking about other co-workers, your supervisor, customers, clients, etc. How to deal: Be assertive. MORE >>

and Dale: I’m a manager at a mid-size company and have been successful in leadership positions. My frustration is with a co-manager whose teams are in constant crisis. My company acknowledges his team is not doing well, but they fail to hold him accountable. Dear J.T. This has been going on for three years. Dale: J.T. MORE >>

& Dale: I work for a property management company, and we have a maintenance supervisor who is verbally abusive to residents as well as to fellow employees. This is a hostile work environment, and the company has no handbook and offers no training. Dear J.T. have brought it to the attention of the manager several times. Caitlin. MORE >>

Monday, November 22, 2010 I’m Sabotaging My Employees’ Job Searches Through LinkedIn Connections Dear Evil HR Lady, I have several recommendations from co-workers listed on my LinkedIn profile. At some point at their careers your best employees will change positions and/or companies. Evil HR Lady Why am I evil? MORE >>