Are You Showing Favoritism to Members of Your Team?
You might not think you are playing favorites at work, but that doesn’t mean your employees agree with you. And if they believe you are showing favoritism to certain workers, based on your personal feelings for them rather than on their performance, you could be unintentionally making a negative impact on your company’s culture and […]
How to Disconnect and Destress After Work Hours
Americans think of it as a badge of honor to work long hours each week, take fewer vacation days and be available for job-related emails and phone calls 24/7. And technology makes it all possible since they can carry their workplace in a pocket or purse. All of this can help you with your career […]
5 Questions an Employer CAN’T Ask in an Interview
As you probably already know, when you sit down for a job interview, you are going to field a host of questions. Asking questions is how your interviewer determines whether you have the technical skills, along with those all-important soft skills, that make you an excellent fit for the position and the company’s culture. When […]
3 Signs You’re Dealing With a Bad Manager
Despite all the evidence that bad managers hurt productivity, destroy morale and increase turnover in an organization, there are still plenty of them around. And if you have the bad luck to work for one of them, you already know what a toxic situation they can create. There are a variety of signs that point […]
Have You Prepared Your Elevator Pitch for Your Next Interview?
You probably already know the importance of first impressions. Well, they’re even more crucial when you’re searching for a job. Introducing yourself properly lays the groundwork for a professional conversation, and this dialog can take place almost anywhere – at a networking event, with an associate or at the start of an interview. One tool […]
How to Stop Your Competition From Stealing Your Top Performers
Question: What does your competition do to overcome the shortage of skilled workers? Answer: They try to steal yours! Well, maybe “steal” is a bit too strong. After all, you don’t actually own your workers. But other companies might attempt to entice one or two of your best people to join their team. It’s a […]