We are all familiar with the struggle of remaining positive at work after busy weeks filled with meetings, paperwork, and endless emails. Mundane days in the office and time spent away from our families make it difficult to see the glass as “half full.” These tips can help you stay positive even after a long ...
What is the best way to quit your job like a professional?
Before you quit your job, give a thought on the how to quit. That’s right; there is a right way and a wrong way to terminate your employment. I’m always amazed at how people leave their jobs. Some people are ecstatic about the change that they develop the attitude of “I’m out of here.” This ...
Costly Mistake for an Intern
A mistake is a mistake, right? Maybe. Nahema Marchal at Heatst.com in “Intern Dress Code Petition Is Why Everyone Hates Millennials” discusses how a 20-something intern lost his position over his company’s dress code. Intern Dress Code Petition Is Why Everyone Hates Millennials In the age of clicktivism, when anyone can launch a bogus Change.org petition, one undergraduate student ...
Things to Do If You Have to Go to Work Thanksgiving Friday
Do you have to go to work on the day after Thanksgiving? Let’s face it Thanksgiving Friday is a useless day for most office workers. But, some companies do business on this day. Let’s look at the bright side; you can do a lot of catch-up work if you have to go to work. Here are ...
Secrets to Wearing Halloween Costumes to Work
Halloween costumes are a humorous part of this fall holiday. Lately, I have noticed more and more employees dressing up for Halloween—from grocery stores, restaurants to banks and government offices. Although costumes are fun and create a spirit of enjoyment, I think we need to keep in mind that we are at work, and there ...
How to Speak Confidently — 5 Phrases to Avoid
When you speak confidently, you position yourself as trustworthy and credible. We spend time in gaining experience and learning new skills. We then deflate these efforts with careless speech. How? When we use expressions that make us and our message appear unreliable, untrustworthy, and unprofessional. Phrases to Avoid to Speak More Confidently Kristin Piombino at PRDaily.com in ...
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