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Have a Lot to Do This Week? Minimize Your Stress and Do the Best You Can With THESE Tips
The week has only just begun, but the pressure is already beginning to mount. Whether you have a lot going on personally, professionally or both, navigating your way through a jam-packed week can be a challenge. Use the following five tips to stay in control of your week and end Friday on a high note. Read more »
Improve Overall Productivity by Giving Sick and Distressed Employees the Day Off
Everyone has an off day every now and again. Your employees are only human. From time to time, they get sick and have family problems, which will impact their productivity. If one of your employees comes into work weighed down by external forces, telling them to go home is likely best for everyone. Many will Read more »
Working Indoors on a Construction Assignment? Is the Indoor Lighting Conducive for Maximum Productivity?
Working in construction often means your team spends a portion of the day outside. Laboring away in the fresh air, under sunny skies is an ideal work environment for many. After all, natural light is often a energy booster. Of course, not all construction projects or tasks take place outdoors. Do you notice a difference Read more »
Conflict Resolution — How to Respond to a Coworker Who Truly Gets On Your Last Nerve
Throughout your career you have the freedom to make a variety of important choices, from your line of work to your employer. The people you work with, on the other hand, are often a matter of chance. Consequently, it is inevitable to encounter an unfavorable colleagues from time-to-time. Whether an interpersonal conflict stems from personality differences Read more »
Are Personal Finances and Struggles Impacting Your Employees’ Performance?
Money is not the most important thing in life, but it certainly makes a difference. The results of a recent SunTrust survey revealed that 75% of Americans are under some type of financial stress. Whether the pressure is caused by debt, a pile of unpaid medical bills or uncertainty about their retirement savings, these struggles Read more »
Taking Your Career to the Next Level: How to Become a Leader Among Your Coworkers and Earn that Raise You’re After
Now that you have held the same job for awhile, you are ready to move up the ladder. You enjoy a challenge, you know you would make a great team leader, and the pay increase would be a welcome addition to your household budget. However, assuming a leadership position typically involves gaining a significant amount Read more »
How to Decrease Employee Distractions to Get the Highest Level of Output From All Individuals
Employees are paid to do a job. When your employees step foot in the office each morning, you expect them to get to work immediately and give 100% to their work. While most of your employees are probably loyal and hard-working, they face a myriad of diversions each day. Even the best employees get distracted from Read more »
Interviewing for a New Position? Here’s How to Talk About Salary — Without Being Awkward
Changing jobs is a major life event, one that should not be decided upon carelessly. That being said, it is important to find out as much as possible, prior to accepting an offer. While it is common to use the entire interview process to inquire, learning everything from what a standard day on the job looks Read more »
Time for a Promotion? Make it Happen in the New Year!
Are you excited about what is in store for your career in the coming year? Last year was great! You worked hard, produced positive results and developed as a professional. Unfortunately, despite your efforts and accomplishments, you were not selected for any advancement opportunities. Use the new year as an opportunity to take a different approach. Instead Read more »
Improve the Impact of Your Resume to Get More Interviews
While a dynamic personality can captivate a room, charisma alone does not guarantee a job. Before getting an offer, candidates go through an interview process. To even get an interview, candidates must first impress the hiring manager with a compelling resume. Since your resume is often your first impression, it needs to be amazing. After all, Read more »