The latest on how to behave at work
Office rules are constantly evolving as new technology and trends show up in the workplace. Forbes career and leadership writer Susan Adams offers an updated list of business etiquette.
Category: Career
Think like a rookie to find new ideas
Do you remember your rookie days—the ones before any preconceived notions put limits on your career? The key to being successful now, may be to try and think like a rookie again, says Liz Wiseman, author of Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Here’s how.
1-Minute Strategies: February ’15
Surround yourself with plants for a happier work life … Relax and relieve tension with a sports massage … Get more done by tackling big tasks first.
Yes, you still need great business cards
Business cards are still an important networking accessory, so you’ll want to make sure yours stand out. A business card could lead to a great new job, a great business partnership or help your business make money. Lifehacker’s Patrick Allan offers tips for building a strong business card.
Silicon Valley EAs in the seat of power
Executive assistants hold more sway than ever these days, particularly in Silicon Valley. Top assistants at major tech companies often have advanced degrees, many years of experience and earn a salary that matches their high qualifications. They’re shaking off the history of their titles, no longer viewed as mere secretaries, and instead are showing they are an integral part of the executive team.
6 keys to a professional social media bio
Struggling to write a compelling social media biography? With these tips you’ll be on your way to crafting the perfect one.
3 reasons to take risks in your career
Taking risks is a great way to grow, says Women’s Leadership Coaching CEO Jo Miller. Consider these three things taking risks can do for you.
Admin Checkup: Can you handle crises?
No matter how well we plan our projects and define our goals and objectives, sometimes it seems like putting out fires is the most important task in our job descriptions. How well do you handle crises that break up your workflow? Take this quiz and find out.
Work days just keep getting longer
Full-time U.S. workers now put in an average of 47 hours a week, according to recent Gallup poll.
Get moving with HIIT desk workouts
High intensity interval training is a popular fitness trend. HIIT workouts alternate longer periods of low to moderate exertion with short periods of high intensity work and are known to improve fitness levels, lower blood pressure and aid in weight loss, reports Reuters.