Today Slate is introducing Good Job, an advice column about the problems big and small we face in the modern workplace. Written by pioneering online journalist Doree Shafrir, who co-hosts the podcast ...

We’ve all said it. When our child climbs a rock wall for the first time, does a cartwheel, or brings home some less-than-stellar art, it’s almost instinct to toss out an enthusiastic, “Good job!” And ...

Decades ago, young adults didn't need much more than a high school degree to secure a job with solid, middle-class wages. Today, such opportunities have become an anomaly, with a new study finding ...

Most loving parents feel a natural desire to praise their children. Yet, there seems to be a backlash against praise recently, particularly on social media. One of my favorite comedians, Taylor Wolfe, ...

Imagine this: You’ve just attended a talk by a co-worker at your organization. Her presentation blows you away. In fact, it’s a game-changer for you—her talk ignites a paradigm shift in the way you ...