Whether at home or in the office, we spend a great deal of time working. For many, this comes with long hours of sitting. Did you know there are dangers to sitting for prolonged periods of time? Three dangers will be discussed below. Moving Around for Better Health 1. Many people are mindful of their…
Category: Work
3 Ways to Take Ownership at Your Work
Whether in the office or via remote work, we spend a huge chunk of our lives working, so it’s natural to want to take ownership of our positions. This article will show you three ways to do just that. Taking Ownership of Roles and Thriving 1. Looking ahead can help you greatly take ownership…
4 Ways to Stand Out at Your Work
We work and put our best foot forward each day. Want to stand out amongst the crowd of many? Here are four ways to ensure you are noted as a remarkable member of the team. Standing Out Amongst the Crowd 1. As humans, we can identify with those who are just like us. If you…
2 Tips for a Rewarding Work/Life Balance
An old proverb says, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” In real life, we sometimes work only and don’t have time to play. However, it’s important to factor play into our lives to help keep a work/life balance. The following two tips illustrate just how important keeping a work/life balance is….
Going for the Gusto: Ending Procrastination in 5 Easy Steps
From our work to our personal lives, we can be forced to wear many hats on any given day. But, how many times have we said to ourselves, ”I’ll do it tomorrow?” The answer: Too many. There are two pluses to this situation; you can change any time you choose and at least you know…
4 High-Growth, High-Paying Careers
On any given day our minds are subject to change, especially when it comes to career choices. Do you want to make more money? Of course, we all do. In that case, you may want to consider these four high-paying jobs that can be both lucrative and rewarding, too. All In a Day’s Work It’s…
6 Résumé Writing Don’ts
So, you sit down with a ballpoint pen and legal pad in an attempt to carefully craft the perfect résumé; hate it or love it, your résumé is one of the most important documents you ever will compose. Done correctly, it can be an effective marketing tool to help you secure an interview for employment….
Playing Payday Politics
It bares repeating that the current economic state lends itself to many things. With that said, there are no shortage in advertisements claiming to tide you over until payday with a payday loan. And, who doesn’t want to receive cash before their payday? The thought sounds really good, but is it? Strapped for Cash A…
The Adult Bully, Part 2
Have you ever felt as if you were practicing a tightrope act with regard to fitting in at work? In the previous article, The Bully Effect, Part 1, we looked at how bullying effects children. And, many believe that bullying only is reserved for school aged children, however, this couldn’t be farthest from the truth; adult bullying,…
2013’s 100 Best Places to Work
Apart from sleeping, we also spend a huge chunk of our day-to-day lives in the workplace. And, a lot of details go into making a job favorable for staff, such as offering the perfect work/life balance. With this in mind, Fortune magazine honed in on the 100 Best Companies to Work For in its annual 2013…
6 Ways to Solve Dilemmas at Your Work
How do you solve dilemmas at your work? A little context: I once worked a few steps away from a colleague who, on several occasions, bought sunflower seeds in bulk, cracked and discarded the hull one by one during her entire shift. She did not look up once from her bag of sunflower seeds. It…
The Great ‘Over Qualification’ Debate
You have a résumé that is a mile long. Surly you are the perfect hire for the job, right? Wrong! And, with scores of individuals chomping at the bit for jobs, is there such a thing as being over qualified? According to some, the answer is yes. What Some Employers May Think No one knows for…
6 Tips for Navigating Through Career Limbo
Many circumstances, both foreseen and unforeseen, come down the pike while at the workplace. But, it can happen to any employee at any given time, being laid off. With so many financial obligations, who wants to find themselves in this predicament? It’s important to know what steps to take if you suddenly are faced with…
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