Your desk might be messy, disorganized and maybe even a little gross, but that usually doesn't mean your productivity is less than the person sitting next to you. That is because even though your desk and the area where you work might be a little on the messy side, you have all of the essentials you need to get through the day no matter what comes your way. If you think about it, you probably spen…Read More
If you have a lousy boss, you have our sympathy. It can really be a huge setback to what otherwise might be a rewarding and fulfilling career. A bad boss might leave you feeling undervalued and wondering if you should be on the market searching for something new. But before you scrawl out an exit strategy, it makes sense to rethink your situation and ways in which you can better manage your boss, …Read More
Maybe you rang in 2018 with the resolve to lose weight, quit smoking or be more productive at work. At least you picked realistic goals to reach. These resolutions probably sound very familiar to many of you, as they are goals that you have set for yourself in the past many, many times. And they are probably goals you will vow to reach every New Year's Eve. This is because the same thing happens a…Read More
If your company gives you more than a ham and a lame party for Christmas, consider yourself lucky. While many of you are busy buying gifts for Christmas, decorating your house with lights and other festive items and making a list of new year resolutions, others are getting significant Christmas or year-end bonuses and need to figure out what to do with their money. If you aren't the lucky group of…Read More
It's that time of year when we spend a lot of time and money buying gifts for our friends and family members for the holidays. Some people are easy to shop for, like kids for example. Some people are rather difficult to shop for, like uncle Phil who already has everything. And then there is your boss, who you have to buy a gift for this year. That's right, you and your coworkers all ante up every …Read More
'Tis the season for office holiday parties. Office holiday parties are fun, festive and a great way to get to know your colleagues in a more personal level. Office parties can also turn disastrous when inhibitions are let loose and people aren't on their best behavior. Christmas is the time of year for giving, and it is likely your company will give generously this year. This generosity won't be i…Read More
You really need to take a day off, but you just don't have a good reason to miss work. We have all been there, it's a beautiful day and you just can't bear the thought of going to work. So you call in with some lame excuse for not going in, but you know that your boss isn't buying it. So instead of enjoying a wonderful day in the sun, you wind up worried that you might lose your job. That's no way…Read More
Getting a raise, a promotion or both is probably one of the best feelings in the world. This is because it is basically your boss letting you know just how awesome they think you are. But getting a big raise or a promotion isn't some random thing that just happens for no reason. In fact, there had better be a pretty darn good reason for you to get a big raise or a promotion. Simply showing up for …Read More
Office politics are a part of a professional life. No matter where you work, you will have to deal with hearing about who are the lazy employees, who "so-and-so" is dating and why the CEO is an idiot. Your typical gossip garbage and generally useless information about others. And then there are those who use office politics to spoil the reputation of a colleague in order to eliminate competition. …Read More
The average human has an eight-second attention span, which is even less than the attention span of a goldfish. In fact, you became distracted twice while reading this first paragraph. One reason why our attention span is so low is due to the digital connectedness and the fact that we have brains constantly seeking what is new and exciting. Welcome back; did you look out the window, check your Fac…Read More
