Employers will want to keep problem-solvers ... these decisions are out of your control, but displaying good traits can strengthen your case. Want to share your story? Email Lauryn Haas at ...

On a recent episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast, Spiegel highlighted three seemingly simple traits ... employees and leaders alike are creative. "When everyone thinks creatively for the good ...

If staff is underpaid and overworked, it will show in their performance, she notes. If employees are frequently sick, make mistakes, or if there’s high turnover, that’s a bad sign.