Sponsored by Campbellsville University: According to a 2017 Gallup poll, 51 percent of employees are either actively searching for new jobs or keeping an eye on job openings. This likely has something to do with the fact that only a third of American employees are engaged by their work, and only a fifth feel that they’re managed in a way that motivates them. While it used to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
Types of Coaching in the Workplace
Sponsored by Aurora University: Coaching in the workplace is expanding and “has become a more accessible development option which can help to shorten the learning curve and adaptation to a new environment or role,” according to The Journal of Positive Psychology. Business leaders have focused on this practice to help employees enhance their skills and knowledge. While … [Read more...]
The Best People For The Job vs. The Best Job For The People
I was a bit of a late bloomer. I accepted my first "real job" five years after graduating from college. Sure, I made a living, but I bounced around jobs that, at least for my goals, were not career-track endeavors. Finally, I landed what I considered to be a “real job” – working for a law firm. Although I majored in advertising & marketing at Boston University, my lack … [Read more...]
Emerging Trends in the Commercial Aluminum Canopies Market
Sponsored by Mitchell Metals: Aluminum canopy systems have largely become a part of commercial buildings and outdoor spaces. Over the last few years, companies involved in the metal canopies market have seen significant growth through diversification and product innovation. Both practical and elegant, metal canopies are increasingly being used in various commercial … [Read more...]
If You Want Everything Done Right – Delegate!
I know this is nothing new. We are all aware delegation is necessary. “If you want something done right, Do it yourself.” Raise your hand if you can relate to this quote by Charles-Guillaume Étienne. That’s me, jumping up and down waving my hand in the air. I have been known to fall victim to that mantra every now and again. That's not terrible advice. The truth is if you … [Read more...]
How to Conquer Negative Self Talk (And Why You Must)
The scenario may be familiar to you. Your best friend has had an awful day. Her boss yelled at her, her kids won’t stop squabbling, and she feels fat. She calls to vent it out with you. She confesses that she feels stretched thin, that she’s doing a lot of things badly, and that all she wants to do is lie down on the floor and go to sleep. What do you say to her? You likely … [Read more...]
Top 10 US Cities with the Lowest Gender Pay Gap in 2017
Women continue to hurdle against career and workplace-related problems, and there seems no end to this anytime soon. However, it can’t be denied that the combined efforts of women are working as certain progress can be felt. However, the field of technology is still dominated by men, and women struggle to keep up with their male counterparts. Despite the rise in the pay and the … [Read more...]
How to Promote an Outdoor Experience Digitally
In January 2015, the entire world watched while two athletes, completely unknown outside of their sport, did something no one had ever done before. They climbed the polished, almost glass-like face of the Dawn Wall on one of Yosemite’s most famous rock formations, El Capitan, without the aid of anything but their hands and feet. It was a project seven years in the making for … [Read more...]
Circling Back on Corporate Speak: The History and Impact of Business Jargon
Sponsored by Rivier University: “Transformation,” “disruption” and “millennials” topped a 2015 survey of business jargon terms workers are sick of hearing. Unfortunately, these are just the latest entries in corporate speak, joining “low-hanging fruit,” “touch base,” “bandwidth” and “innovation.” Business jargon, or specialized language used in the industry, has a long … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Startup Pitch
Sponsored by Notre Dame of Maryland University: The perfect startup pitch helps entrepreneurs separate their companies from a growing amount of competition. Startup activity in the United States increased in 2016, continuing an upward trend that began in 2015, according to the Kauffman Foundation. All of this comes after startup activity reached its lowest point in the last … [Read more...]