How to approach meeting new people
Your approach to networking can make the difference in being noticed or ignored by important players.
Category: Career
5 fabulous Google Chrome extensions
The right Google Chrome extensions can make you wonder how you ever coped with work before them. Here are five recommendations for extensions that can make your work life a little easier.
Show a new boss what you’re made of
It can be jarring to suddenly be paired with someone new when a longtime boss leaves—especially because it may put you in a position where you have to prove your worth all over again. How do you quickly build a relationship and show what you can do without bragging?
Juggling work and a sick child
It’s emotionally taxing when your child is sick, and the stress mounts when you have to juggle work on top of that. Here’s some advice for managing work and sick days.
Want p.m. pep?
If your energy and motivation dip after lunch, incorporate these steps into your afternoon routine.
Is an executive assistant position really as rewarding as it seems?
Admins who work in a group environment may be uncertain about taking a job as an executive assistant where they’d work closely with just one person. How do you decide if the role switch is right for you?
1-Minute Strategies: November ’17
How to fall asleep faster … A new way to exercise at work … Do some “I” surgery … Jack the Ripper, ID’d? … Why Diet Coke annoys flight attendants … Welcome to the planet … Not you guys, though
Leaders know how to talk about their red lines
“People in charge know it’s no coincidence that they almost never give out Oscars for performances in a comedy.” What does this simple truth say about how you should go about achieving and expressing a position of authority? Training and adult education consultant Fred Kniggendorf, Ph.D., shared these thoughts in a Business Management Daily webinar […]
Stop fretting over making it all work!
Many people are familiar with the struggle for a healthy work-life balance these days, but studies suggest that constantly worrying about work-life balance may be one of the things that lets harmful stress get to you.
Try these tips to outrun your workday
Before you deploy the search and rescue over a tightly scheduled project that seems like it will never cross the finish line, remember these tips when scheduling more work around it.