It's easy for IT managers to get bogged down in day-to-day activities and lose sight of the bigger picture of leading their staff. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or new to the game, the following tips will help you effectively manage your More...
It’s the new year and economists all over are just reminding us that the worse has yet to come. Be very thankful that you’re still employed now but don’t think that you’re job’s as secure as you might think. It’s always best to be More...
When problems arise at work, people often want to head straight for the boss’s office to get them straightened out. Coworker squabbles, project mishaps, unfair policies, stupid decisions by upper management, colleagues’ annoying personality More...
As soon as a presenter shows their first slide riddled with text we know we are in for a long boring talk. I gave a talk at a Rotary Club a few months ago and I could just see everyone cringe as I pulled out my projector. But PowerPoint does not More...
There’s an old Confucius saying that goes “If you chase two rabbits, you catch none.” This is especially true when forming new habits and trying to be more productive, but how many times do we do exactly the More...
Today is a great day to begin the journey toward finding a job you will love. Since you are attempting to create a brand new future for yourself, I suggest you give this process some More...
Searching for a job requires you to do a lot of things the right way, avoiding missteps that can doom your efforts despite your strong qualifications and More...
There may be dozens of reasons why telecommuting makes sense for you. But to make your case with management, you need a list of reasons that make sense for the business. Here are some well-supported arguments that demonstrate the benefits your More...
"The environment is warm and friendly, yet professional. Even as an intern, everyone treated me with tremendous respect," she says. "This creates such a wonderful environment that even with the stress and difficult tasks, I enjoy my More...
There’s a great episode of "The Office" called “Back From Vacation” where the fictional manager Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell, just can’t seem to leave his Jamaican vacation behind, so much so that he plays steel drums in More...
You’ve got to find what you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers … If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” - Steve Jobs in a More...