When Sally Field won the Academy Award for Best Actress for in a movie called Places in the Heart, she concluded her acceptance speech with these straight-from- the heart words, “You like me! Right now! You really like me!” A job interview is a lot like that moment. You’re there because a prospective employer really… Read More »
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Your Relationship with Your Coworkers is More Important than You Might Think
You spend a lot of time at work – whether it’s on site or remotely. So, building good relationships with those you interact with on a day-to-day basis is critical. It can have a huge impact on how successful you are, how much you enjoy your work, and how happy you are with your life… Read More »
10 Ways to Advance Your Career Development
Growing your career is an ongoing process. If you’re committed to professional advancement, it’s embedded into your day-to-day mindset. No one else can do it for you – not your boss, your colleagues, your family or your friends. After all, it’s your career. And realizing all you want out of it is exciting, fulfilling, and… Read More »
How are Business Strategies Shifting to Accommodate the Future Workplace?
Unless you’ve spent the past three years living under that proverbial rock, you’re well aware that society, people’s values and lifestyles, and the workplace have undergone some seismic shifts. Among the leading factors driving this change have been pandemic-driven health issues, including around mental health and overall well-being. What does it all mean for today’s… Read More »
3 Challenges Employers Face and How to Overcome Them
“Challenge” is a multi-faceted word. It’s defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary as “a stimulating task or problem; a summons that is often threatening, provocative, stimulating or inciting.” Listed among its synonyms are “difficulty, protest, objection, complaint” and even “stink.” While there may be some employees who claim they “love” or “rise to” a challenge, for… Read More »
What Do Your Coworkers Think of You? Here’s How to Know if Their Perception is Reality
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Perception is reality.” But even if you haven’t, the concept is worth considering – especially when it comes to relationships with your coworkers. Physical, Quick, Acute and Intuitive The dictionary defines perception as “awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation; physical sensation interpreted in the light of experience;… Read More »
We Need to Be Having Conversations About Race in the Workplace
In recent years, the global pandemic, civil unrest, and political and economic upheaval have made people feel divided and uncertain, possibly more so than ever before. So, having ongoing conversations that cultivate multi-cultural tolerance and mutual understanding is increasingly important – in society and at work. Seek First to Understand When trying to build relationships… Read More »