If problem employees were easy to spot, weeding them out of your organization would be a simple task. However, many “bad apples” know their behavior could get them into trouble, and hide their questionable behavior as a result. To them, doing something you’re not supposed to in secret is easier than just stopping the bad… Read more »
Often, all it takes to stand out from the crowd is one extra little step that people notice and appreciate. In an interview, the extra step can be simply expressing your thanks in a handwritten note. With text, email and any number of messaging apps, it’s easier than ever to send a quick note of… Read more »
Companies are constantly rolling out new technology tools to boost efficiency in today’s workplace, and it’s an administrative assistant’s responsibility to keep their skills with these tools up-to-date. An admin used to be responsible for simply taking notes, handling scheduling duties and communicating both inside and outside an organization. Now, admins must support their bosses… Read more »
Building loyalty is one of those things that might sound like a nice thing to do, but not essential to maintaining a company’s bottom line. However, experts and academic research both indicate companies with loyal employees see a financial benefit from that devotion. Employees who feel a sense of loyalty to their employer are less… Read more »
You may have passed the interview and landed a promising new job, but that doesn’t mean the end of the interview process. If you want to have a long and fruitful partnership with a company, it behooves you to make a good impression, starting with the very first day you walk into the office. Before… Read more »
After the flood of uncertainty released by the 2009 economic collapse, many companies are turning to temporary help as a way to hedge against another economic decline or provide flexibility to their staff. From 2009 to 2013, the number of temporary workers surged more than 50 percent to nearly 2.7 million employees; the most since… Read more »
So you’ve filed a perfectly tailored resume and pitched a flawless interview in an effort to land that dream job, but now you’re waiting by the phone hoping the next call will tell you you’re hired. Should you call them? How long should you wait? If you do call, what should you say? There is… Read more »
Some musicians prefer to play jazz because they like having the freedom to improvise. Other musicians thrive while playing rock and roll because of its rigid song structures. When a jazz musician sits in with a rock band and vice versa – chaos can ensure, and the same fish-out-of-water scenario goes for people who don’t… Read more »
Many people prize a full-time job over a temporary position or contract work, but there are numerous reasons you should seek out – and even embrace – a temporary job. Workers should be exploring every opportunity with the uncertainty in today’s job market, and many are doing just that. During the economic recovery from 2009… Read more »
Between the heat, pressure to enjoy the weather and the kids having off from school, it can be easier for workers to feel burned out in the summer – rather than the winter, when many of us turn into underground molemen (and molewomen). Your employees may have vacation days they can take to avoid burning… Read more »