Seven years ago, I dreaded going to work. I came in early, before anyone else arrived, and stayed late—just to avoid running into one person in the hallway: my boss. When I first joined the company, ...

It’s safe to say that dealing with a difficult boss is a pretty universal experience. Recently, three out of four employees said their boss is the most stressful part of their job. The numbers speak ...

Do you work for a “difficult” manager? Maybe they change priorities every other day, need to approve every comma in your emails, or give feedback so vague it might as well be written in hieroglyphics.

Reader: I read your piece about the letter writer who’s a difficult co-worker’s only “friend.” I’m in a similar situation and would love some input. A year and a half ago, I transferred from another ...