Category: Advice
As if we needed another reason to loathe tax season… Cybercriminals have taken note of the fact that tax season makes an awful lot of people worried and therefore vulnerable. This state of mind makes folks the ideal target for them, and they’re wasting no time. In fact, reports of successful tax season scams began […]
I just received a promotion from Glassdoor for a webinar on the cultural trends of top places to work, and I couldn’t help but chuckle to myself. As a marketing platform and resource for job seekers, the value of Glassdoor is undeniable. But articles like this one make me wonder what Glassdoor plans to accomplish […]
The holidays are officially here! For many… likely most… work is going to come to a temporary halt. Inevitably some people are prematurely tuning out, while others are trying to capitalize on every last second they’ve got to tie up loose ends. . But no one person’s response to the season is right or wrong. […]
You can get as quirky and cute as the day is long with your benefits marketing tactics. It might work for a lot of people – maybe even most. But there’s always going to be that untouchable audience. It could be that they don’t want to have that conversation. It could be that they leave that […]
Most people are afraid of failure… including those of us who claim we embrace it. This is particularly true in the workplace. No one wants to be a disappointment. And what’s worse than wasting someone’s time and money? So it’s pretty natural to feel that failure is what we call “the absolute worst.” Well, it’s not. […]
When applying to jobs it’s important to not just accept the first job that comes along. Be thorough in researching what the company can offer you. So many people focus on how to impress the company that they forget to turn the tables and see what the company can offer them. Short term you might […]
There is almost nothing worse than working for a company that you don’t feel a connection with. Most of us spend more (much more) time working than we do anything else. This means more time spent with our colleagues and competitors than with our own families. If you’re looking for a new job, think about […]
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “knowledge is power.” Nowadays, a newer way of thinking implies that “information is power.”And it is wreaking havoc on our relationships, both personal and professional. Ever walked into a meeting and tuned into a conversation about what is going on in so-and-so’s personal life? Or been to lunch with […]
If the thought of organizing large meetings or special events completely overwhelms you… you’re probably doing one (or all) of these things wrong. We know better than anyone that planning events can be a majorly stressful challenge sometimes. Especially when a lot of people are pulling you in different directions about the vision for the […]