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Some fine articles related to HR, management, employee, etc.

Understand a New Job (Before You Accept It) | HBR Ascend

The first step in deciding whether to accept a job offer is to understand the role you’d have. How have you approached this? Evaluate your role critically.

When You Shouldn’t Try to Dominate a Negotiation | HBR Ascend

Next time you are negotiating, ask yourself if improving the amount and quality of information exchanged between you and your negotiation partner could improve the quality of the agreement you reach.

5 Things New Managers Should Focus on First | HBR Ascend

One of the most exciting — and frightening — career transitions comes when you face the prospect of a management role for the first time. Whether you’re still in the interview stage or are in the wake of a successful promotion to leadership, there are a few must-know principles that will place you on a successful path.

If You Have a Bad Boss, These Are Your Options | HBR Ascend

What happens when you end up with a really bad boss – someone who not only lacks these positive characteristics, but is also a negative force? Do you just grin and bear it, complain to higher authorities, look for an escape route, or do something else?

Manage Stress by Knowing What You Value | HBR Ascend

Management of complexity and stress in the Socratic and Confucian traditions depends heavily upon self-awareness, an ethical value system, and a capacity to act on core values (such as kindness and humility) in social relations.

If You’re Feeling Unappreciated, Give Someone Else Credit | HBR Ascend

Appreciation is so fundamental to business success that in our work with family clients we hold “appreciations” sessions – a formal process where family members come together to openly express positive emotions about each other.

4 Things You Thought Were True About Time Management - HBR Ascend

Time management skills are key to increasing your productivity. Read on to discover the myths around time management and what you should be doing instead.

The Perils of Overmonitoring Your Behavior and Goals | HBR Ascend

Some people may not be as pleased when you stop behaving according to other people’s standards. But just as many — if not more — will heave a sigh of relief when you relax, because they then feel like they can relax too.

How to Have Friends at Work When You’re the Boss | HBR Ascend

Four rules to help leaders maintain their leadership and their friendships at the same time.

Traveling the World Made Me a Better Entrepreneur | HBR Ascend

In startups, as in travel, there are unexpected pitfalls and hard times. There’s no guarantee that you’ll make the summit, but in almost every case you will survive, and you’ll be better off for having taken the journey.

What People Are Really Doing When They’re on a Conference Call | HBR Ascend

InterCall surveyed 530 Americans to identify some of these activities, 64% of whom said they prefer using a cell phone over a regular old ringer. Aside from the convenience, people often find conference calls to be an opportune time to do many, many other things.