Do you know your manager's manager well? Have you spent much time with them independently of your boss? For many professionals I work with, the answer to both questions is often "very little." But ...

Chris Williams was the VP of HR at Microsoft and is now an advisor and consultant. He writes that your boss is your most important ally. Williams explains that you don't need to be a suck-up, but you ...

How often should you actually meet with your boss? In the new era of hybrid work, when face time is scarce and inboxes are overflowing, figuring out the right cadence for one-on-one meetings can be a ...