Making friends at work is not always easy, but it's almost always worth it. Considering how much time we spend at work, it's nice to develop friendships with our co-workers. It makes the working day more enjoyable and for many, it's the only real time we have to meet people and establish friendships. This is all great, but sometimes it's not so easy to progress from working relationships into friendships. So what are the best ways to improve the possibility of making friends at work? … [Read more...] about How to Make Friends at Work
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Getting Back On Track: Rebuilding A Career After An Injury
It’s good news for everyone that workplace injury is on the decline. According to OSHA’s most recently available statistics, there were 48,500 fewer workplace injuries in 2016 than previous years, demonstrating improving safety standards. Despite the improving rate, this still means that 2.9 million people were non-fatally injured at work in 2016. The shock and trauma of a workplace injury can cause ripples, delaying the return to work - sometimes indefinitely. … [Read more...] about Getting Back On Track: Rebuilding A Career After An Injury
New Employee Introduction Email Ideas
If you’re welcoming someone new into your organization, then sending a new employee introduction email to those within your existing workforce is an effective, professional way to introduce a new face to the team. Not only is this simply good manners – but it is also a chance for you to create a great first impression of your new recruit, as well as giving off a positive impression of your organization to the new employee. An employee introduction email isn’t just a name and title on a page - it’s a way of welcoming your new employee into your organization with open arms! … [Read more...] about New Employee Introduction Email Ideas
8 Ways to Create a Better Work Environment
In a recent poll, nearly 42 percent of business owners reported that finding quality employees was their biggest challenge. There is no denying that finding hard-working and loyal employees can be difficult. Once you have the right team members in place, working hard to keep them happy is a good idea. … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Create a Better Work Environment
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Become a Manager
A wise man named Robert Frost once said, “By working faithfully eight hours a day, you may eventually get to be a boss and work 12 hours a day.” While many aspirations can lead to dreams of management, being a manager isn’t only about stuffing your pockets with larger paychecks and swimming in coworker respect. … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Become a Manager
4 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
Today’s office environments are often less hierarchical than in years past, but there are still plenty of things you should never tell your boss. Between open door policies and relaxed management styles, employees often feel less intimidated by their employers and, thus, are more likely to share personal details. While connecting with your boss is important for job security, sharing too much information can be a bad move. Here are five things to never tell your boss, regardless of your office’s environment. … [Read more...] about 4 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss
7 Job Hunting Tips for College Grads
Facing the world as a new graduate can be an extremely frustrating time. Recent figures show there has been a drastic decline in possible job opportunities for new graduates, and the resources obtained from college career services are limited. … [Read more...] about 7 Job Hunting Tips for College Grads
How to Write an Objective for a Resume
If you’re a college student looking to land an internship, or a post-grad professional who’s laser-focused on the type of position they know they want, knowing how to write an objective for a resume is an essential skill. But what are the best things to keep in mind for a career objective statement? In this article, we’ll go over career objective examples and tie everything together. … [Read more...] about How to Write an Objective for a Resume
An Open Letter From Your Dirty Keyboard
Dear Employee, You're probably wondering how I'm typing this - but that's a foolish question - I AM a keyboard, after all. A dirty keyboard. All day long I take your abuse and ask for little in return. My beige keys turn to black as your grubby little fingers hammer away with reckless abandon. Your thumb drives at my SPACEBAR relentlessly. And you abuse BACKSPACE like a doormat under your muddy shoes. I deserve some respect, that's all I'm saying. Common courtesies, like the ones you extend to my office counterparts. When the mouse slows down, you clean the lint or replace the batteries. Screen smudge? You break out the Windex. But I sit here and act as a repository for your finger filth, potato chip crumbs, and flaky dandruff. Don't believe me? Take a time out from this letter (a cry for help) and shake me upside down. Ew! I'm not threatening to lock up during that critical report, keyboards don't roll like that. But a little maintenance would be nice. An … [Read more...] about An Open Letter From Your Dirty Keyboard
What NOT to Do in a Co-Working Space
Making the move from working at home or from a private office space to a co-working space can be a challenging feat. You’ll need to get used to working with new people, as well as getting to know the inner workings of a co-working space. … [Read more...] about What NOT to Do in a Co-Working Space