Receiving criticism can hurt. …especially when it’s from your boss. No matter how “supportive” it is intended to be, it’s often difficult to see past the negative component to criticism: the fact that you did something…imperfect. I know I have spent hours ruminating over constructive criticism that was given to me at work, thinking everyone … Read more
Have you ever left an interaction with someone wondering what could possibly make that person so miserable in their life that they feel the need to be rude to others? I have felt this way countless times, both with strangers and with people I see on a more regular basis. One of the worst places … Read more
35 Funny Night Shift Memes to Enjoy When Working Late Looking for night shift memes? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got a collection of hilarious memes dedicated to those hardworking, sleep-deprived people perpetually assigned to the night shift. While caffeine—in the form of coffee or energy drinks—definitely helps to keep you … Read more
If you’re like me, you’ve designed your living and working spaces in a way that suits you best. You want them to be functional areas, but also have elements that reflect your personality and the things that are important to you–such as displayed photographs of family and friends. You create your space on your own … Read more
The following is a sample from my book To-Do List Makeover: A Simple Guide to Getting the Important Things Done. Many people start writing out a to-do list with good intentions but end up abandoning it because of overwhelm. If you want to learn how to write to-do lists that work, avoid and fix the … Read more
Working in a group can be difficult. In addition to differences of opinion, another more serious issue can crop up… when not everyone pulls their weight and some people just ride in your slipstream, cruising through life. This is known as social loafing, and it’s a scary phenomenon that happens at work, in family life, … Read more
Life is chock-full of distractions. Social media. TV commercials. Billboards. Noise. Attractive people. Unattractive people. Plastic bags blowing in the wind. Let’s be honest… at some point in our lives, we’ve all been in one place and wished we were someplace else. Or been caught daydreaming when we should have been wrapping up something important. … Read more
These days there’s no way of avoiding social media. It’s everywhere. Setting goals in social media is a sure way of improving the overall impact of your marketing strategy. Having goals in place can also help increase overall motivation and more likely result in success. One way of ensuring that social media marketing goals are … Read more
Do you often find yourself unable to resist the allure of social media when working? Is getting yourself psyched up for long stretches of work impossible to do? Is staying on task when you’re working just not possible for you? You’re not alone, both engaging and maintaining productivity is hard for most, especially with our … Read more
In a fast-paced, target-driven recruitment industry, you need to develop strategies to find the best hires. Becoming a great recruiter or talent advisor will produce the best results. Setting SMART goals is an effective way to get the results you want and drive your career progression. This article presents seven smart goals for recruiters and … Read more