Crash through that salary ceiling
Don’t let your employer’s salary range deter you from seeking better pay … especially if you’re a top performer.
Category: Career
4 tactics for building a stronger memory
Transform yourself into a wizard at remembering names, learning new software or memorizing presentations, with these tactics
Are you annoying your co-workers?
Showing consideration for your co-workers isn’t merely polite. Those surveyed for the staffing firm Office Angels said they’re more likely to help considerate co-workers, and that those colleagues are more deserving of promotion than annoying office mates. What are the top irritating behaviors?
Borrow staff time, don’t hijack it
An employee from another department who’s willing to pitch in when you need extra help seems like a gift. Just take these steps to avoid stirring conflict or a turf war among the offices
Staying enthusiastic over the long haul
Imagine spending 28 years in the same modestly paying job (20 in the same office space). Could you muster enough enthusiasm at work each day for people you support to name you “Employee of the Year” after all that time?
Do you have the qualities of a leader?
You don’t need the word “chief” in your title to act as a leader to the troops. Show that you possess the qualities for promotion by exhibiting these leadership traits:
Crack into the right office cliques
Cliques in the workplace extend well beyond who sits with whom in the lunchroom. These informal but tightly knit circles often hold the information and influence that make offices hum. Knowing how to maneuver among them can spin your career to new heights.
Win the award for fun, creativity & smarts
Get creative juices flowing by involving everyone in honoring the workers in your office with fun, humorous, and clever awards.
Is your to-do list in order?
A well-crafted task list allows you to focus your full attention on the most important matters without worrying that something will “fall through the cracks.”
Insulate yourself from negativity
If co-workers’ bad attitudes create tension, protect yourself from those office toxins.