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How to Tell if You are the Source of Your Problems at Work

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We don’t live in a perfect world, and unfortunately, we have no control over certain people and situations we encounter on a day to day basis.  This fact can be acutely evident in the workplace.  In any job, there are bound to be hiccups along the way.  People will disappoint at times, and we will […]

Curb the Frustration: 6 Habits Damaging Your Work Productivity

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You finish your day exhausted, yet feeling you have accomplished nothing.  You are constantly in a rushed and panicked mood over everything that has to be done, and just as you think you are settling down to get to that super important task you have been putting off, something else always seems to come up.  […]

Annual Performance Reviews: Be Prepared, Not Scared

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You landed the job, and have been working hard at it all year.  But while hitting the year mark at any job is an excellent accomplishment and cause for celebration, it can also be a source of anxiety for many employees, as it means that their annual employee review is coming up.  Performance reviews are […]

Ka-Ching! 5 Food Retailers with Awesome Employee Benefits

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The growing trend of better employee benefits in customer support jobs is also being seen in food retailers across the country.   Many workers are finding their jobs stocking shelves, slicing meat and checking out customers to be way more rewarding thanks to better pay, comprehensive health insurance coverage, retirement contributions and tuition reimbursement.  These benefits […]

Free Trips? Stock Options? The Best Retail Stores to Work For

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We have recently become aware of the trend of food service and retail companies such as Amazon, Chipotle, Starbucks and Walmart increasing employee pay and offering competitive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, health insurance and paid time off to customer service workers.  These companies are not alone in this pursuit, however.  The future is looking […]

New Year, New Job? 5 Tips for Settling in with Ease

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You nailed the big interview, and landed the job of your dreams.  Now that the position is yours, you can finally relax, right?  Not so fast.  You should definitely give yourself credit for landing the position, because otherwise you wouldn’t have the opportunity to show off your skills.  But you still have to prove yourself […]

Full Steam Ahead: Workplace Trends Gaining Ground in 2016

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As 2016 commences, we are seeing some significant trends in the workplace that more and more companies are adopting.  Business as usual has evolved in a powerful way over time, giving the term “9 to 5” a run for its money.  Factors such as globalization, technology and retiring baby boomers have changed the landscape of […]

A Time for Change: Your 2016 Job Performance Goals

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Whether you realize it or not, there are probably many simple tweaks you could make in your career and your life to only improve your job performance, but also your overall happiness and peace of mind.   Change can be scary for many, so it often helps to have some sort of motivating factor to encourage […]