We all have the same number of hours in the workday, but have you noticed that some people seem to get a lot more completed in those hours than others? The key to a productive day is time management. The good news is, with just a few changes in your day, you can boost your […]
Maybe you’re new to the working world and don’t know what you want to do yet. Maybe you’ve just had a big change in your life circumstances and are looking to re-enter the workforce after some time away. Or maybe you’re just feeling a little overwhelmed and burned out from the past few years. Have […]
You’re getting ready to start a new job and, to be honest, it feels a little like the first day of school all over again. You might be a little nervous about how the day is going to go: Where are the bathrooms? When will you have lunch and where do you eat? And will […]
Congratulations! After looking for a new position for what might feel like an eternity, you’ve gone through the interview process and have received an offer for a new job that feels like a great fit. That’s fantastic! Even if you’re thrilled about it, you don’t have to say yes right away. But before you accept, […]
The time has come. You’ve been in your job a while and have achieved a level of skill and proficiency that makes you think it could be time to level up. Congratulations! You’ve even built up the courage to schedule a meeting with your manager to ask for one. That’s fantastic! But before you go in and ask […]
We live in stressful times and there are new demands placed on us, from work and home, all the time. It can be hard to find the wherewithal to cope, to make it through each day, to know which priorities are the biggest ones right now. It’s going to be ok. Take a deep breath […]
The big day is here: You have a big interview lined up with a job that sounds perfect for you! You’re nervous, of course, but also really excited. The outfit is picked out and prepared, you’ve practiced your answers and are as prepared as possible. But have you considered your body language? So much of […]
How many times a day do you get distracted by the little email notification popping up in the bottom corner of your screen? We’ve conditioned ourselves to have a nearly Pavlovian response to that little envelope: We simply must drop everything and see what’s going on, otherwise we might miss something important or anger someone […]
Do you ever feel like your brain is a detuned radio, full of static and crossed signals, kind of jumbled, and you can’t quite think clearly? Do you find yourself irritable at work, angry for no reason, maybe even bringing sensitivities home to your family and friends? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where […]
Given how much time we all spend at work, it should be among the safest places we can be. But even “safe” looking work environments, ones in which hard hats are not required or even considered, can present hazards. Here are five tips to keep yourself safe while at work, regardless of where “work” is. […]
