Three Essential Lessons from a Challenging Co-Worker

If you’re dealing with a difficult co-worker, your focus is likely on day-to-day survival. However, taking a step back from the situation can teach you valuable lessons and even help you build your skills as an employee. First things first–you shouldn’t have to deal with harassment of any kind in the workplace. If that co-worker’s… Read more »

Should I Continue My Training?

So you’ve just graduated from school and have that diploma in hand, or have discovered that many jobs are asking for “some college” rather than a degree — you’re done with school forever then, right? Not so fast. For those who want a rewarding career rather than a job, training never ends. Seeking continuing education… Read more »

Strategies to Make New Hires Feel Welcome

You know that old saying about never getting a second chance to make a first impression? As an employer, you’re probably used to hearing it in terms of interviewees. You’d be surprised how much you can do to decrease turnover by applying it to your workplace. When you make new hires feel part of the… Read more »

How Do You Describe Your Work Style?

Is “describe your work style” one of the job interview questions you dread most? It can be a challenging question if you’ve never really thought about the setting that makes you most comfortable as an employee. But the real secret to this question is helping hiring managers know what motivates you — and what keeps… Read more »

Feel Better About Your Health, Feel Better About Your Work

Whether you are working or looking for work, it can be difficult to fit time for exercise and healthy meal planning into your day. But if the physical and mental benefits of good health are not enough to motivate you to pay more attention to exercise and diet, maybe the boost it could provide your… Read more »