1-Minute Strategies: March ’15
Increase productivity by only checking email three times a day … Find receipts in Gmail quickly … Liven up your work area to get more done.
Category: Career
Social media presence key to your career
In today’s competitive job environment, many employers are also looking for a strong social media presence from applicants. But what does that mean?
3 methods to manage up
Managing up is a vital career skill, says Stacey Hawley, founder of Credo, a compensation and talent management firm. She offers three ways to do it right.
4 ways to be more approachable
If you’re shy, standoffish, awkward or all three, it will put a damper on your ability to get ahead. Try these tips from Barbara Pachter to let your guard down a little and be more approachable.
Start now to develop leadership skills
When you look at job ads, you’ll notice few, if any, seeking people who are new to management. But how are you supposed to get started in management if all the jobs require experience?
Soft skills every great admin possesses
Check out an HR pro’s list of the ones most desired to find out if you have what it takes to be the best.
What will a 401(k) buy?
The average 401(k) balance registered with the Vanguard mutual fund company was $101,650 in mid-2014. That’s up 80% since the end of 2008.
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.
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.