Graphic designers can enjoy rewarding, engaging careers that fulfill their creative urges while still letting them pay the bills. That’s not to say that attractive opportunities for professionals in this…
Manager and Mentor – Knowing the Difference
Mentoring programs have become an essential part of the retention strategy for most large organizations. Formal mentoring programs consistently result in higher employee engagement and higher growth potential, especially in…
SIX KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL LEADERSHIP
In any sort of organization, there are critical traits or behaviors that translate to successful leadership. Be Courageous. It has often been said that courage is not the lack of fear,…
Let Your Personality Shine Through Your Work
Many people feel and behave as if their “true” and “professional” selves are completely different entities. This can be empowering if it allows you to access strengths and skills that…
Why Workplace Mentoring Programs Fail
It’s no secret formal mentoring programs can increase employee engagement. They’ve even been proven to increase promotions for mentors and mentees five to six times more than non-participating employees. But if a…
9 Actions To Build Your Self-Confidence
Almost everyone suffers from low self-confidence at some time; while many people struggle with self-confidence issues regularly. Low self-confidence will hold you back from achieving your potential. It can cause…
Covid-19 could cause permanent shift towards home working
Tech firms will benefit, but some companies could find employees don’t want to return to the office Covid-19 could permanently shift working patterns as companies forced to embrace remote working…
How Managers Make Unwanted Employees Go Away
When You’re a Target on the Boss’ Radar Perhaps you’ve had personal conflicts with various co-workers or you’ve spoken your mind once too often. Maybe you’re a negative nelly, perpetually…
You Can Get Through This: Crisis Management Strategies
Let start discussion of crisis management by sharing an old joke: The outgoing CEO was getting ready to leave and as he did so, he left three envelopes on the…
The Negative Effects of Working From Home on Company Culture
As a result of the advances in online communication and collaboration tools, remote work is becoming increasingly common. The number of U.S.-based employees that work from home has more than doubled in the past…