Are You Letting Emotions Affect the Way You Lead Your Team?
Emotions are what make us human, and it’s impossible to turn them off. However, leading with your emotions can wreak havoc on your team. Emotions are, by definition, irrational, and often erratic. They are also contagious. Your team will pick up on your emotionality and begin to reflect on it. Over time, an emotional leader […]
Are You Reporting Misconduct in the Workplace?
If you’re like many employees, you might be reluctant to report misconduct to your employer. No one wants to be a snitch, and you might worry about retaliation. But the reality is that when it comes to safety violations, reporting them is essential. A workplace accident happens every seven seconds in the United States, leading to 104,000,000 […]
Enjoying Your Position and Want to Extend Your Contract?!
Contract or temp work can be a great way to gain experience, make connections, and shape your future career. But what happens when you land in a temporary position that you would like to keep long term? In many cases, it’s possible to turn a temp job into a permanent one. Here’s how to go […]
Heuristics: Hiring Methods to Avoid Biases
If you’re responsible for hiring, you are probably already aware of the importance of hiring a diverse workforce. But you might not be sure how to put aside your own unconscious biases during the interview process. Understanding heuristics and how to overcome them is vital for hiring managers seeking a more diverse team. Here’s what […]
Don’t Hesitate and Miss an Opportunity You Have Been Waiting For!
Many people wish for change, but when an opportunity comes along, they tend to hesitate. As much as you might want a new position, you may also fear starting over. But it’s important not to wait too long, as big chances tend to disappear just as quickly as they showed up. Ask yourself these questions, and then, if the opportunity […]
Recently Unemployed? Here is How to Address the Gap in an Interview
The COVID-19 pandemic upended life as we know it, taking the unemployment rate to its highest level since the Great Depression. Jobs have slowly started to come back, and if your unemployment is due to the pandemic, no real explanation is needed. But even before COVID-19, employment gaps were extremely common. In fact, the average baby […]