Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss. Credit...Photo illustration by Margeaux Walter for The New York Times ...

Dishonesty at work can harm both your professional relationships and credibility. And the stakes become even higher if that dishonesty happens with your boss. It’s best not to lie to your boss at all, ...

If you're constantly being undermined, overwhelmed and ignored by your manager, you might have a toxic boss. A toxic boss demoralizes the people who report to them, stripping them of their sense of ...

Carefully consider how to act if your boss engages in abusive behavior. Sometimes your boss is a jerk for more subtle reasons. But what if your boss yells, threatens, or makes insults? Some bosses ...

Valerie Rodriguez, an HR director, advises against oversharing personal details with managers. The modern workplace encourages authenticity, but oversharing can lead to uncomfortable situations.