This week’s Careers newsletter has advice on handling the downsides of a promotion, high-paying skills to add to your resume, tips on handling critical feedback at work and more. You spent two years ...

Most people would argue that a promotion is a good thing when it comes to career growth, but it turns out that's not always the case. According to executive coach Denise Conroy, who has over 30 years ...

Promotions often feel like punishment, not progress, because they can strip away meaningful work, add immense pressure and isolation, and offer rewards that don't offset the costs. Leaders should ...

Promotions are meant to be a green light for progress. A higher title, a raise, and the promise of greater responsibility are supposed to confirm that effort has paid off. But for some employees, ...

An employee questioned if he was being "lazy" and not jumping at a new opportunity at work after turning down a promotion his boss had offered him because of what it would entail. He couldn't justify ...

Generally speaking, the promise of corporate America goes something like this: You start off as an entry-level worker, work hard and eventually get promoted a few times until you become a senior-level ...

Dear Eric: I have been at a job I love and value for eight years. Recently two members of our small team were promoted to supervisors. I was one of the top three candidates, but not selected for one ...