Asking for a raise can be one of the most nerve-wracking conversations you will have in your career – especially if you’ve never done it before. Discussing anything financial tends to be stressful, but there are a few simple ways to take away the anxiety and increase your chances of getting the raise you deserve.… Read More »
When it comes to new employees, companies often don’t think about the time between when they accept the offer and when their first day on the job begins. 5 Ways to Engage New Employees Before They Start on Day One Send a Welcome Email Upon a candidate accepting a job offer from you, one of… Read More »
Three years ago, the American workforce was already facing a health crisis in the office: sitting at your desk for too long. Add the pandemic pushing more office jobs into remote jobs and that crisis has only gotten worse. No longer do employees have the easy motivation to get up from work to go to… Read More »
Unfortunately, despite advances in job search platforms and methods, finding the right job can still take a long time. The process can be exhausting, unmotivating, and can cause extra stress and uncertainty. This can lead many job seekers to feel as though they need a job search reboot. Do You Need a Job Search Reboot?… Read More »
Not every job is the right job for you. During the job search, you may be tempted to apply to any job and see what happens. While this isn’t necessarily the worst way to find the right job, it may not be the best. On the other hand, you may be very careful and calculated… Read More »
The “he-said, she-said” conflict did not disappear when you were too old to get time for recess. Instead, it has either stayed the same or increased since becoming an adult and working in a group of people. Every employee has a gripe about their boss. Every boss has a gripe about an employee. When it… Read More »
There’s a lot you need to do to prepare for a job interview. As you review potential questions, you should also consider how you may answer questions regarding your current or most recent position. One question you may get is, “What did you dislike about your last job?” This can be a tricky question for… Read More »
Did you know that not every PTO day is taken because of being sick or taking vacation? Unfortunately, employees sometimes use their PTO just to get a break from the workplace. While this isn’t considered unhealthy behavior if it’s a rare occurrence, managers should begin problem-solving if this is happening often. 3 Reasons Why Your… Read More »
A shift in careers is known to be one of the most stressful situations you can endure in your life. Whoah! This even applies to when you willfully make the change. So it’s no surprise that your natural instinct of fear may be the only thing holding you back from a job switch. On the… Read More »
As much as we would like to leave our personal life outside the office, it doesn’t always happen. Triggers from your personal life, or even issues going on in the office can affect your head space. We all know the best workers are those that have a more positive frame of mind. They’re more productive… Read More »