Give me a break!
We are learning the aftereffects of the pandemic, both physically and mentally. If Zoom fatigue is turning your brain to a pulp, it’s time to take a break.
Category: Career
Are you suffering from social jet lag?
Almost half of U.S. adults experience some “social jet lag,” according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. The term refers to the mismatch between your biological time, determined by an internal body clock, and your social clock, influenced by work and school, as well as social activities.
Isolate your stress point and squash it!
A career can be full of butterflies-in-your-stomach moments, but you don’t have to feel powerless against them. The next time you begin to dread a particular aspect of the job, run through these questions.
Know these tech terms?
It’s hard to keep up with technology itself, let alone technology lingo. For those who aren’t too terribly techy, here are some defined terms that you should know to really be on top of what’s going on in IT and the marketing functions it often supports.
Welcome back to the office. Hello, flu season
After two years of worrying about covid, a familiar virus again makes its way into the newly inhabited workplace: the office cold. Here’s what health and workplace experts advise.
Unwritten rules of workplace behavior
Every workplace has rules, but succeeding on the job means following some unwritten rules of behavior. Kiplinger offers this list of behaviors employees should steer far away from.
Volunteer work: Good for the résumé?
Volunteer work shows that you have energy, curiosity and passion for the world around you. If you’re unsure if your volunteer work should be résumé fodder, the editorial team at Indeed.com has identified three situations where including volunteer work on your résumé is strategically advantageous.
Should VR be your actual reality?
Some see virtual reality (VR) as strictly a gaming community thing or something relegated to only the highest of high-tech firms. However, VR is making it into the everyday business realm. Here are some applications and uses that may be useful in your organization.
Branch out your career path
Don’t freak out if your boss asks, “How do you want to grow?” She may be throwing you a curveball, but she’s also giving you an opportunity to participate in a conversation about your professional development, says confidence coach Steve Errey. He offers three suggestions.
Nurture a mindset for success
Nurturing the right mindset is crucial to long-term success in any occupation or industry. The Tampa Bay Times advises adopting attitudes like these.