Discussing Politics At Work: Do It Or Avoid It?
“Romney Struggles to Steady Campaign After Secret Video.” “Ryan Vows to Appeal Obama Healthcare Law.” “Mideast Gives Obama Perfect Storm.” “Recovery at Risk from Fiscal Cliff.” “Obama Slams Romney Over...
View ArticleNew Job? 5 Tips Learned From The Presidential Inauguration
Much pomp and circumstance surround the inauguration of the person elected to the highest office in the free world. As well it should be, considering the awesome responsibility that goes along with...
View ArticleHow To Avoid Workplace Gossip
The rumor mill is alive and well. This mill never stops churning and has ruined more than a few good careers. Some rumors are started purposely with the intent of embarrassing or upsetting the parties...
View ArticleWhy Workplace Etiquette Matters
Our 24/7 instant-access virtual world has taken the “person” out of “personal,” especially in the workplace. Until we all turn into robots with hard drives, I suggest we take a breath and slow down...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Holding Women Back In The Workplace?
The winds of change are in the air. Sheryl Sandberg, 43, is the COO of Facebook and she has been shaking up the business world with what she is saying loud and clear about what women need to do and not...
View Article3 Dreams That Will Improve The Modern Workplace
“Our lives begin to end that day we stay silent about the things that matter.” – Martin Luther King Jr. I have no memory of the events of August, 1963; I was six years old. But on the days around...
View Article9 Things You Need to Stop Doing if You Want to Be Taken Seriously
Want to be known as a rockstar around your office? Here’s a tip: to really earn a stellar reputation, you can’t just do your individual tasks well. Often, you also have to master soft skills around how...
View Article8 Words and Phrases to Never, Ever Use at Work
Every industry has its jargon. But some words and phrases can be unclear, unnecessary or even offensive. Maybe some of these are phrases you like building into your business vocab, but use them with...
View ArticleForget Automation! These Seemingly Innocent Mistakes Will Make You Lose Your...
According to a study conducted by Pew Research Center, 77 percent of Americans fear that automation will one day be able to do many of the jobs currently done by humans. But automation isn’t poised to...
View Article10 Things You Should Never Do When Starting A New Job
Congratulations! You’ve finally secured a new job, and now you want to start off on the right foot, making a positive impression on your new boss and colleagues. You want to be careful not to make any...
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