Leeza L. Hoyt, APR, is the president of The Hoyt Organization, Inc, a leading public relations firm based in the greater Los Angeles area. Public relations (PR) professionals play a crucial role in ...

Why does HR so often bear the brunt of blame for management problems? When a manager quakes at the thought of delivering tough feedback, HR becomes the scapegoat. When an employee is a poor fit for ...

"It's like there are two Toms," a friend told me recently when describing a management problem she was dealing with. "One is a great guy to work for–thoughtful, considerate, easy-going, and reasonable ...

Understanding and displaying good management skills will help to position you for a successful career no matter what level you’re starting at. We often discuss management skills in the abstract, but ...

I recently had a conversation about a situation that reminded me of an often-neglected management problem. It involved a manager who wanted to be great friends with everyone, which on the face of it ...