The skeptic. The complainer. The perfectionist. Every company has them, but how should you handle them? Variety may be the spice of life, but the wide range of difficult workplace personalities you have to manage can make your job even more challenging – because what works to motivate one type of employee will not necessarily […]
In today’s job market, it’s easy to get discouraged. Competition is fierce and good jobs are harder to come by. It’s essential, however, for you to stay focused and motivated during this difficult time. Why? Recruiters and employers are trained to gauge your attitude and enthusiasm – it’s critical to show them that you’re optimistic […]
“Tell me about the most difficult project you’ve worked on and how that helped you develop professionally.” “Describe the most creative idea that you’ve implemented to solve a problem.” “Tell me about a time you took initiative and went above and beyond the call of duty.” If you’ve ever heard questions like these during the […]
Ever lose one of your top performers? Then you know how difficult it is. Whether he storms out, or submits an eloquent letter of resignation, the void he leaves behind can be massive. A key employee is someone who is not easily replaced – because he has years of experience with you, because he has […]
The economy has presented hiring managers with an interesting challenge – namely, how to properly handle all the overqualified candidates coming through their doors. On the surface, this may seem like a great problem to have. Who wouldn’t want to hire a candidate with more talent and experience than the position requires? But when you […]
You know who you are. You’re well-intentioned and perhaps even quite ambitious. On the outside, you may seem to “have it all together” – at least to those who don’t have to work closely with you. Those in your inner circle know, however, that as wonderful as you otherwise are, you frequently operate in a […]
The employment pendulum is swinging. Gen Y’ers want to know, “What can you do for me?” While it’s tempting to think that there are “plenty of fish in the sea,” the truth is that top talent is becoming harder to attract and retain. So how do you know if yours is a company that talented […]
By now, you probably understand the potential pitfalls of using social media such as Facebook. One mis-click can seriously damage your professional reputation – forever. So when co-workers and other associates want to connect with you online, what’s the smartest way to manage your social media accounts? Here are some tips for successfully mixing business […]
Rising expectations. Looming deadlines. Tighter budgets. Being forced to “do more with less.” Let’s face it – we all experience some type of stress on the job. Increased fear and uncertainty, due to recent economic events, only heighten employees’ susceptibility to the negative impact of stress. Given that workplace stress is unavoidable, how do you […]
A bigger paycheck. More authority. The ability to make a greater organizational impact. Increased autonomy. The upsides to management are tempting – who wouldn’t want more money and power? But along with these advantages come greater responsibility, higher expectations and accountability for your own actions, as well as your team’s. So before you jump at […]
