You would think that dealing with a bully would be a thing of the past – something that you dealt within your youth. Surely adults in a professional environment would not behave in such a manner! Unfortunately, you would be wrong. Workplace bullies can be co-workers as well as superiors. It can be extremely stressful [...]
Ah, the holidays! A time of joy and fun – and CELEBRATIONS. Almost every office environment no matter how small has something of an end of year celebration. It’s almost obligatory. The New Year is approaching; people are looking toward the future. You get the point. It’s amazing though how many people don’t understand that [...]
I am sure you have noticed that when the economy takes a turn for the worse, company morale suffers. People become nervous and wonder if their jobs are secure. Of course, you want to ensure that your staff remains committed, focused, and motivated. When workplace confidence wanes, what can you do to ensure productivity levels [...]
I am sure you are thinking – what kind of title is that for an article? Well, it came up because I was visiting my local megastore to purchase new contact lenses. I was running dangerously close to the end of my supply, and oh the horrors if I had to leave the house with [...]
Are you considering going back to school for a graduate degree? If you have done any research regarding the process, you are well aware by now that it is a tremendous commitment of both time and money. The demands significantly surpass those of the work did during your undergraduate degree. It is also possible that [...]
Goal setting is an important and highly essential part of the career planning process. For one, it allows you to remain focused and keep your sights set on the things that you want to achieve. Secondly, but just as important, it enables you to begin to establish a plan to work toward something meaningful. The [...]
