Are you smarter than your boss?
Your boss has a lot of say over your job, but what happens when you’re pretty sure you know better?
Hours slashed? Consider your options before you bolt
Q: “A few months ago, the small business where I work was sold. Everything was fine at first, but then the new owner moved me from the day shift to evenings and reduced my weekly schedule from 38 hours to 15. This guy clearly doesn’t like me, so the environment has become very unpleasant. Should I just give up and quit?” Cynthia
Take your appreciation right to their doorstep
Is your boss looking for a way to recognize an employee’s effort that will get the biggest bang for the buck? Send a gift basket (chocolates, coffee, tea, fruits, wine, etc.) to the employee’s house. A gift basket—along with a “Your efforts are truly appreciated” note—seen by the recipient’s spouse and family will have a […]
Where do you turn when you need a great speaker?
Question: “My boss has asked me to find someone to deliver a one-hour motivational talk at a company retreat—it could be anyone with a lot of business experience who will basically put a charge into people to reach for the kind of career they dream of. With a budget of only a few hundred dollars, where should I begin to look?” – Ilene, Assistant Conference Coordinator
PowerPoint questions answered
Re-arranging a presentation; dealing with an inherited presentation that does not fit your style.
3 resources to help in a crisis
You might not have thought about it before, but you need to be operating with a disaster recovery plan.
Step Saving with Slide Masters
If you do it right, a well-designed Slide Master can save you loads of time making small changes to individual slides.
Small words, big results
The little things we say—or don’t say—can make a big difference in employee morale and productivity.
Burned out? Here’s what to do
Many people talk about feeling “burned out” casually, but it’s a legitimate psychological issue that can affect your physical health.
7 ways to improve yourself in 2016
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve yourself, there are plenty of ways to do so without spending a lot of money, says Sanjay Nasta, founder of learning and development firm MicroAssist. Identify the skills you have and the skills you want to gain, then target your search. Consider these options.