Getting a promotion takes more than just doing your job well. To move up the ladder to the next step of your career, you have to prove to decision makers and leadership that you are ready and deserving enough to take on more responsibility. This takes consistently working your best, staying dedicated to your work, […]
I once was in an interview process for a job I thought I really wanted. Deep down though I had a feeling that maybe it wasn’t the right job for me. Something just felt off. But I didn’t listen. Instead, I learned the hard way that those small inner nudges and gut feelings we have […]
You may be working for the weekend, but when it comes to actually getting work done, Monday is the most productive day, according to a study by Redbooth. The data collaboration software provider found that the highest percentage of tasks–20.4%–are completed on Monday, compared to Friday, when only 16.7% of work tasks are accomplished. Tuesday is […]
It’s one of the most common laments I hear from executives. “No sooner do I stabilize one part of my organization when some unexpected crisis or challenge upends another.” The reality of constant, disruptive change as a way of life has many executives wringing their hands for ways to more than just cope, but thrive. […]
Narcissists struggle with having positive feelings about someone while they are mad at them. This means they get incredibly fierce and cruel during arguments. For many people, the best thing to do is to leave a narcissist and cut them out of their life. If this isn’t possible there are some tactics you can use […]
Job hunting sure isn’t what it used to be. Just a few years ago, “pounding the pavement” was a literal thing, and people were actually out on the streets, going from business to business to drop off their resumes. Today, most job applications do not take place in person. Everything is done online, and many […]
You work hard. You’d like to see your efforts rewarded. In an ideal world, your superiors would recognize your talent and offer you a promotion. But advancing is rarely that easy. We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to asking for a promotion. Read on if climbing the career ladder is in your sights! Like this Article ? Share It […]
Once you announce that you’re looking for a new gig, unsolicited job search advice is inescapable: “Video resumes are the future!” “Go back to school!” “Talk to my cousin’s best friend’s son, he knows someone who used to intern there!” While all of the people sharing job search advice like this are well-meaning, they’re usually not […]
Working from home is one of the most highly-coveted perks there is — and it’s no wonder. If you could skip the morning commute, spend more time with your family and friends and work in your pajamas, wouldn’t you? But while most people would love the option to work remotely, plenty of them just don’t know where […]
When it comes to “solutions” for work-life balance, we’ve been told to do everything from meditating to tracking our time. For the most part, employers have put the burden on employees to figure it out for themselves. However, in recent years, companies have recognized the productivity benefits they can gain from investing in employees’ work-life balance. In addition […]