Most people see a job promotion as a reward for their efforts and contribution to the company that they work in. Conventional wisdom states that as far as corporate roles go, staying in one role for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Julia Korn writes about leadership and career development. With unemployment currently at 4.1% and economic uncertainty looming, ...

Angela was excited to share the news; she was offered a promotion to regional manager! As an outside sales representative for a Fortune 500 company, Angela’s current role involved traveling within her ...

While some 13 million Americans are out of work these days, those still with jobs might have a strange new thing to worry about — getting a promotion can be bad for you, a new study suggests.

One of the main levers you can pull to achieve financial freedom is the amount of money you earn. For most people, earning more money requires getting a job promotion at work. Maybe even getting ...

We are witnessing a profound shift in workplace priorities as American employees place greater emphasis on mental wellness ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Erica Rivera, a 37-year-old career coach in Chicago. It has been edited for length and clarity. Before becoming a career coach, I was a recruiter ...

If your company's leadership taps you for a promotion, clearly they're confident that you're the right person for the job. And just as obviously, if you accepted that promotion you believe you can ...

You schedule a meeting with your boss to give your notice. But before you can open your mouth, she tells you that management has been impressed with your performance and decided to award you with a ...

Unlike the military, promotions don't come automatically or routinely in a civilian company (or even a government entity). For most employees, a request for a promotion or advancement must be made to ...