All your worry and effort paid off. That stellar resume and that perfect interview performance landed you the perfect job offer. But the pride and elation you initially felt has quickly morphed into nervousness and expectation. After a few minutes of celebration, you realize: there’s still more work to do. Getting ready for your first… Read more »
Although work can be less than enjoyable at times, it’s very important to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace. Not only does a positive attitude help you cope better with challenges, but it also helps improve team morale, productivity, and team-building. A positive mindset brightens your day-to-day spirits, gets rid of cranky work slumps,… Read more »
Spring. A natural time of renewal. Plants peak out from their winter slumber. Animals stir from hibernation. People stick their parkas into the closet and think about how to lose the 10 pounds of winter weight they’ve been hiding under thick coats and sweaters. It’s the perfect time to think about rejuvenating your business. Your… Read more »
While integrity, authenticity, and honesty are effective leadership qualities, at some point, leaders have to be successful in achieving goals. Some leaders, who are able to persuade, encourage and motivate others to follow their lead are adept at realizing their objectives. However, even if you’re a top leader in the organization, you can’t achieve your… Read more »
Your big break: Your boss has finally put you in charge of your own project. It’s your chance to distinguish yourself and start climbing the ladder for real. Just don’t screw it up. Now that you’ve gotten an opportunity, you need to maximize your chance to succeed. That process starts, well, at the start. You… Read more »
Business owners often think of safety as a burdensome cost. But operating a safe workplace can come with a lot of benefits. Think of it more like insurance than as an outright cost – you spend a little now to make sure you don’t lose a lot down the road. Small investments in safety can… Read more »
Success comes with good communication. Staying in close contact with your employees doesn’t guarantee that you’ll achieve your goals, but it’s very hard to achieve them without it. The problem with maintaining the appropriate levels of communication? Well, life. Obviously, you start every project dedicated to the idea that everyone will stay on the same… Read more »
You invest significant time and resources in your recruitment process. But you still have trouble finding the right candidate. Each time you get to the decision stage, you face a disappointingly small number of top-end prospects. It doesn’t seem to make sense. You maximize your resume screening with the help of algorithms. You optimize your… Read more »
It’s the classic “put me in coach, I’m ready” moment. You’ve toiled for a long time in small roles and with fringe responsibilities. Now you want a chance to assert yourself. You want to move closer to the center of the action and start making a reputation for yourself with the higher-ups. But there are… Read more »
You can’t build a job like you’re building Frankenstein’s monster. You can’t take the salary for Opportunity A, the corporate culture from Opportunity B and the boss from Opportunity C, then sew them together, add a little lightning and animate the ideal situation. Unfortunately, you have to take the position as a whole. You can’t… Read more »