Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. William Arruda covers personal branding, leadership, and careers. When an employee isn't meeting job standards or goals, you might ...

On the surface, two of my employees, “Veronica” and “Katie,” are friends. They go to lunch together every day and frequently visit each other’s cubicle. Behind the scenes, Veronica undermines Katie.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. The term employee empowerment is often considered a ...