It doesn’t matter whether you’re just starting work or approaching retirement, falling head over heels for someone in the office can be fraught with problems. Not only is your heart on the line, financial stability could be at risk should you lose your job. If a relationship involves two different levels in the company hierarchy,…
This week, we asked you how you create a positive company culture. You got back to us saying that simply respecting your employees is an excellent way of building company culture. A relaxed work atmosphere will also make employees feel comfortable. Communication and goals keep a team focused and build a sense of belonging. Recognizing employee needs…
Has someone you work with taken your fancy, but you don’t know how to get them to notice you? Here are some tips for catching their attention and potentially winning them over! Just keep it in mind that you’re going to have to see them every day regardless of the outcome, so you might want…
So here you are at your job interview and feeling hopeful that you are going to make a great first impression. You have planned your answers accordingly and you are feeling confident. You have established what your skills are and how you would like to come across in person. What if what you say, is…
Critical thinkers are a dying breed and logic is becoming a lost art. Ironically, we have more access to information than any generation. Whether it be at the gym, office or on the couch, we can readily access information, however we question the validity of what we read and hear less and less. If I…
Two weeks of paid vacation a year? How about unlimited vacation time? These days, the latter question isn’t as audacious as it sounds. Companies around the world including Virgin Group, Netflix, Groupon, Glassdoor, HubSpot & many others offer their employees unlimited vacation time. If this vacation policy goes as expected, Virgin Group’s Richard Branson plans…
Every website out there should have either Google Analytics or at least some way of measuring hits, time spent on your site, what people clicked on and for how long, where the surfer was located… (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…) But did you know that Google can tell you some…
You are a total “newbie” in the job market. You have your degree, your resume, and good references lined up. Unfortunately, your interview experience has only consisted of a brief conversation with the manager of a fast-food restaurant prior to getting employed. You are in the big time now, and you realize that you really…
Just how happy are you at your current job? Do you feel your salary is generous, or are you underpaid? However you view your current occupation, it’s always helpful to compare your situation to others for a greater understanding of your career. Maybe it’s time for a career change? Just be sure you don’t choose a bizarre occupation such as…