The Wall Street Journal

How candid can you really be with your boss?

How candid can you really be with your boss?
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The Wall Street Journal
By Rachel FeintzeigMarchiano Loen stared at his screen for two hours. He drafted one response, then another. He begged someone in human resources for help. Still, the question vexed him.What can your manager improve on?“Oh God, I actually have to answer this,” the tech worker thought as he pondered the employee survey. “What am I going to write?”Bosses claim they want honest feedback. Telling the truth can spark change, make your work life better and show off your own assertiveness. Or you could get fired. (At least...

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