As the holidays approach at warp speed, many are sent into a frenzy over those last minute gifts and plans. No matter how strategically we plan, there never seems to be enough hours in the day or days in the week to get everything done. It often feels like you are hit like a ton […]
The most motivated employees are the ones that see their jobs as a fun place to go. Though they may encounter challenging moments throughout the day, if workers are happy enough with their jobs overall, they will be better equipped to handle whatever comes their way. A relaxed and fun workplace is a more productive […]
As more and more companies look to improve their employees’ work/life balance and accommodate the family lifestyle, the topic of whether or not children should be permitted in the workplace has been heavily debated. Nowadays, it is very common for both parents in a household to work in order to bring in the income needed […]
Workplace politics and drama can be a big roadblock to your progress on the job. Though extremely detrimental, it can be tempting for many to engage in negative behavior such as gossip instead of focusing on their own personal work responsibilities. Not only can engaging with politics in the workplace too much cause you more […]
Since technology seems to grow like wildfire, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest software that has been released, and is being widely used in many businesses. There are so many upgrades and new products lately that your clients, partners and competitors are taking advantage of, that increase productivity and bring communication […]
Writing business emails is a crucial and routine part of many employees’ jobs. According to DailyMail.co.uk, the average worker spends two and a half hours writing emails in the average workday. Since email has become such habit for many of us, it is easy to get passive about it and more concerned about our other […]
In any job, people strive to be the most productive, while producing the highest standard of work. In anything we do, including our work, perfection is the ultimate goal. But in life, nothing is ever perfect one hundred percent of the time, so if we have perfection as the only acceptable standard, we are setting […]
When searching for a job, a comfortable work environment is paramount, and what it takes to create that differs with each individual. While the idea of working at a large corporation can seem glamorous to some, many people have found their niche in working for small businesses or startups. There is so much opportunity to learn and grow, […]