Most companies prefer to promote from within, so chances are that if you currently work in one of the following positions you will work your way up the company ladder. Some jobs have better promotion potential than others, and managers appreciate when their workers go the extra mile to gain respect and recognition. So next […]
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Dealing With Frustration at Work
Sometimes your day feels like it just keeps dragging along. You keep getting more and more requests, your coworkers are bothering and pestering you and the stress of the workday is finally starting to take its toll. You just want to let out a loud scream and walk out the door, but you have bills […]
Negative Qualities That Hurt Your Career
Usually we try to focus on the good qualities that make us valuable to employers. Whether it’s hard work, sacrifice, good humor, etc., the good qualities you have can easily be overshadowed by the negative ones. If you want to come across as a great employee to your managers and coworkers, then maybe you should […]
Ideas for a Team Building Outing
Workplace Debate Etiquette
Sometimes tempers can flare in the workplace over differing opinions. If you have ever found yourself in an argument with a co-worker or manager, you probably also found yourself wondering if you burned bridges or if they will hold a grudge against you in the future. Diverse opinions are important to every office, because business […]
How To Become a Retail Manager
Most people who start working in retail begin their career at the bottom of the ladder. Whether it’s a stocking, cashiering, bagging, cleaning, or general customer service role, everybody has to start somewhere. But if you have been stuck in the same role for a long time, stop being complacent and take action. There are […]
Finding Success In Customer Service
So you’ve just landed an occupation in customer service. Whether you are working in retail, a call center, or for a company’s customer service department, developing the necessary skills to deal with people and keep them happy is incredibly important. In fact, if you can keep your cool and consistently deliver premier customer service, you […]
Dealing With an Abrasive Manager
Sometimes the work day can get very stressful, and you might find yourself working for a manager that takes it out on you. Managers come in all different shapes and sizes, but it can have a detrimental effect on your psyche if your manager is constantly abrasive or just downright mean. However, the emotions of […]