Effective Goal Setting for Employees
Here’s the thing: When your employees are successful, you’re successful too. That means that when you have an employee who is setting and reaching goals, this has a trickle-down effect. Then your business can reach goals as well! Or more accurately, your employees can help you reach goals. It may sound cliché, but setting goals […]
What NOT to Do When Writing a Cover Letter
If you dread writing a cover letter for job applications, you’re not alone. In fact, with only 45% of hiring managers claiming to read the letter, many people question if they should write one at all. But there is still enough research and insight from recruiters to say that you should – as long as […]
What makes a likable employee?
Call it pleasant, easy going, or affable, but whatever word you choose, employees and employers work together best when they get along well and like each other. We hear a lot about the need for proper skills for getting a job, or how important it is that you have experience and knowledge in certain areas. […]
Continuing Education: How learning gives you a step up over your competition
If you want to get ahead in your job, you have to stay ahead in every way, especially when it comes to learning and developing your skills. With the fast-paced changes in industries thanks to the ability of businesses to connect on a global scale, you can’t afford to fall behind on the latest trends, […]
Want a job working from home? Here’s what you need to know.
With over 3.9 million Americans now working from home, for many people, the idea is incredibly appealing. You may have visions of waking up at whatever time you want while doing work in their pajamas, sitting on the couch. While it has its perks, working from home isn’t all roses. There are a few things […]
3 ways to know you aren’t built for a desk job
For many of us, the classic 9-5 job life at the office is alluring: you have your evenings and weekends free you get to leave work and go home when the five o’clock rolls around the job comes with vacation, holiday, and health benefits and a paycheck However, this working style can be stressful if […]
What is the importance of an exit interview?
Whether you have recently resigned, or you’re simply coming to the end of your job contract, leaving a workplace comes with a few formalities you should be aware of. One of those is often the exit interview. And while you may not be interested in talking too much about your looming last day of work, […]
4 ways to know it’s time to leave your job
Sometimes the reason you should be leaving your job is related to your personal development and growth, or your personal well-being. Other times it is related to external influences such as the team or work culture. Here are a few ways to know if it might be the right time to move on.
4 communication skills critical for getting hired in the workplace
The increasing amount of work performed online and the quick advancement of technology in the workplace means it is becoming simpler than ever to stay behind a screen. Interaction with your boss happens via email and instant message at the office, you text your co-workers and colleagues, and orders from clients come through your online […]
How to boost your productivity in the workplace
If you are ready to take your job performance to the next level but are struggling with how to make it happen, consider starting with assessing how you can boost your productivity. Using these techniques and evaluating your current working habits will allow you to improve your performance.