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Part of your job as an administrative professional is making your boss look good at doing his. Here are 10 ways to help him shine.

Doing well at work isn’t just about ability -- you need to get along with others. This guide will help you manage your office relations.

Congratulations to Monster member gingerbread56, whose job was voted most like a sitcom by Monster members.

Check out the top five ready-for-prime-time admin jobs, and vote for the best one. The winner gets a $1,000 gift card courtesy of Snelling.

Do you ever feel like you’re being watched at the office? Is your boss delusional? Learn how to cope with advice from Stanley Bing.

Is your boss afraid of his own shadow? Is getting a straight answer like pulling teeth? Learn how to cope with advice from Stanley Bing.

Tired of hearing your boss talk about herself? Do you even exist at your office? Stanley Bing weighs in with some advice on how to cope.

Are you the brunt of your boss’s bad mood? Does she blame you for everything but take all the credit? Heed this expert advice.

Does your boss use scare tactics? Does he need all the control? Learn how to make the best of your circumstances with expert advice.

Have you ever had a crazy boss? Read what author and columnist Stanley Bing has to say about some of the bizarre stories Monster members have shared.

Are your office’s politics and the games people play enough to drive you crazy? Avoid dysfunction junction with these seven expert tactics.

How do you express your love at work? Hear what Monster contributor and Match.com advice columnist Margot Carmichael Lester suggests.

Love in the office can lead to the altar -- or a miserable working experience. These Monster members’ stories run the gamut.

When it comes to love at work, you know you should proceed with caution -- if at all. Try this advice for navigating a workplace relationship.

With less time to date outside the office, more of us are pairing off with the cutie in the next cubicle -- with the boss's OK.

You have a great new job, except for one not-so-small problem: Your boss is an organizational train wreck. Here’s what to do.

Have a colleague who just seems to have it in for you? Protect yourself by following these four strategies for staying above the fray.

You're a mother, you're an employee -- you're Supermom! Here's how to meet your own needs while fulfilling others.

Seeing a chum promoted to a position where you take orders from him can be a bit agonizing. Here are some tips to make the new working relationship work.

Overwhelmed by the demands of supporting more than one person? These tips will help you juggle the load with ease.

What should you do when you learn some less-than-glamorous information about your boss's personal life?

Everyone does it, so how harmful can it be? Find out how to stay in the loop and out of the line of fire.

Age bias is still a major problem in today's workplace. Here's how to avoid being displaced.

If you've decided to start dating a coworker, be aware of these issues, and make sure you both tread carefully.

Think you've found your soul mate in the next cubicle? Maximize your chances for personal and career bliss.

You've already called her for the job, so now can you call her for a date? Maybe, but is the attraction as important as your professional reputation? What would you do in this sticky situation?

Freud said happiness is composed of love and work. If you’re thinking of combining the two, heed these warnings first.

While office dating is widely accepted, it's not without consequences. Romance with a coworker can tarnish your professional reputation. Find out why it's a good idea to keep work relationships platonic.

How you relate to your boss will help lay the foundation for your experience at your new job. Here's how to start the relationship off right.

So you work hard and keep to yourself? You could be headed for career oblivion. Connect with your boss and coworkers.

There's more to the world of work than actual work. You'll need to navigate the personalities and people too. Here's how to make it.

When demands on your time escalate, saying no is how to go. Ditch the guilt and find the best way to be assertive.

Managers say competence trumps likeability, but don't bet on it. You need both qualities to be successful at work.

Your CEO wants his newly graduated son to join your department. The problem is that the son is a slacker.

Thinking of pursuing a romantic interest who works with you? Read these tips first, because things can get slippery.

Clicking with a workmate can spark a friendship, but if it fizzles, the fallout could be costly. Keep these points in mind.

You don't have to resort to backstabbing to win the battle of office politics. Try these high-road strategies and feel good about how you play.

Not every workplace is supportive of its workers. Learn how to survive, thrive and stay healthy despite a difficult work environment.

Is your job taking precedence over your personal life? If so, learn how to get your love life back on track.

Political discussions can become heated. Does that mean you should avoid these hot topics in the workplace?

We asked Monster members to tell us their views on office politics. Read their stories and advice to help you thrive in your own workplace game.

When we asked Monster members about this, hundreds of you responded with tales of great supervisors. Read on and be inspired.

Writing under the pseudonym Stanley Bing, Gil Schwartz repeatedly proves that the office power plays and intrigue can make for a great read. Listen to the author talk about his work.