Tempting as it is to write a dazzling reference for a colleague you would love to see the back of, restrain your impulsive desire to write a misleading reference. Your first option is actually to find ...

You’ve been asked to provide a recommendation letter and you’re not sure about it. Maybe the person in question doesn’t work well with others, or isn’t as good as they think they are at their job. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about corporate governance, leadership and diversity. Recruitment 101 includes references as a core component of a ...

References are a funny tool. In my experience, few folks really know what they’re looking for when they check references. It’s a sensitive topic when to check references and the generally accepted ...