Is the conference worth the money?
The time to register for those fall-season administrative professional conferences is now. As appealing as they look, though, are they worth the cost and time investment?
Category: Career
Cautionary clothing tip
Consider whether you want to be remembered for the colors you wear vs. what you contribute at the office, says communications pro Barbara Pachter.
1-Minute Strategies: May ’11
Make any decision-making group more effective by limiting membership to seven … Turn an intention into an action with the power of “when” … Find the volunteer gig that’s right for you …
Is it discrimination?
One of our subscribers was alarmed by our recent article about the job market driving employees to go to extremes to look “youthful.” We agree that all employees should be aware of what constitutes discrimination—and what doesn’t.
Building up your concentration muscle
Staying focused on one task could be the biggest challenge in the digital era. Tony Schwartz, CEO of The Energy Project and author of The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, believes these six simple steps are the first steps to taking back control of our attention—and our lives.
Make the most of that conference
At your next professional conference, balance the time spent in formal sessions with informal time talking to others in your field. Three ways to reap the benefits of a conference, beyond the tracks:
Employees gripe, but they don’t quit
While many people gripe about their jobs from time to time, few are converting words into action. When it comes to hunting for a better position elsewhere, most of us don’t bother, according to a survey by Accenture.
The heart of the organization: you
Frances Hesselbein, who led the Girl Scouts of the USA from 1976 to 1990, believes that anyone can be a leader, no matter where he or she finds themselves in an organization.
Take control of your own training
If there’s one thing employees have learned from the recession, it is not to rely on the bosses to keep their skills sharp. Fortunately, there are many more ways to stretch your skills.
Can you be fired for the way you look?
Can employees be fired for being too fat? Can a job candidate who is missing her front teeth be turned down? Is it OK to hire or fire someone because of personal grooming or appearance? Most likely, the answer is yes.