Salary negotiations have long had a stigma in the American workplace. Why? Because no one, neither the employer nor the candidate, want to be the first to discuss money. This leads to situations where neither part is entirely happy with the results of the negotiation. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Conversations about… Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2016
Thinking About Working from Home? Consider These Pros and Cons
In your job search, you may have begun to think about options for working from home. Many companies are now offering remote working opportunities, and the concept sounds perfect for a lot of reasons. But, as with any work experience, there are pros and cons. Before you decide to take the plunge and apply for that… Read more »
How to Show Employees Your Gratitude … and Mean It!
This is the season for gratitude. It is the time of year we think about all of the things for which we are thankful. They say it isn’t happy people who are thankful, but thankful people who are happy. So applying gratitude to your professional life and your employees is critical. Thanking your team is about… Read more »
The Little Mistake that Ruins Admin Interviews
There are a lot of things that go into the decision to hire a new employee. So, when you’re interviewing you need to be hyper-aware of what it is that you can and can’t control. Hiring managers often look at potential employees under a microscope and view simple mistakes as big red flags. If you’re… Read more »