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Article Worked at Red Lobster? Put that on your resume.
Years ago, when Sara Price moved to Chicago, she waited tables while trying to build an…
Article “That’s not in my job description.” Wrong. Vet the job before you land the job.
There are many follies within job descriptions, but if you better understand them, you can avoid…
Article What can you do if your boss is a psychopath?
Believe it or not, but you may have a corporate psychopath as a boss. Learn how…
Article The siren call of customer service
Most of us have never thought of customer service as a career... even when customer service…
Article Everyone is welcome here: making space for sanctuary in the workplace
We've heard about sanctuary cities, but what about sanctuary in the workplace? More employees are asking…
Article “Don’t react, respond” and other work conflict resolutions
Don't react, respond. Those are hard words to live by when you are in a conflict…
Article Office politics: players gonna play and haters gonna hate
Every company has office politics. But some companies and some employees know how to use office…
Article Why you’re no longer buzzed about office happy hour
Office happy hours were once the best way to connect with coworkers. Some say they've gotten…
Article Working moms need a new F-word: flexibility
No matter the advancements we make in technology, workplace policies, and legislation, it can still be…
Article There’s a fresh dad in the cubicle near you
New moms usually get all the attention. Flowers, baby showers, and time off from work. But…
Article Why you need a sister wife in the workplace
No matter where you are located, or what company you work for, a work sister wife…
Article Think you have diversity covered? Think again. Diversity is more than skin deep.
Many companies think they are making diversity strides. But diversity is more than skin deep. Look…
Article The new rules and expectations shaping today’s workplace
Today's workplace is very different than it was years ago, and likely different than what it…
Article Those needy Millennials. Now they want hugs, too?
Are needy Millennials getting needier? Not only do they want coffee, gym memberships, and lots of…
Article On a mission to find your mission? It doesn’t have to be that hard.
At some point in our career and life, we question what we are doing. For most,…
Article 15 tips for working across time zones
Working across time zones can be tricky. Here are some tips to make it easier.
Article Are you too old to pivot? Not when armed with a plan and a glue stick.
A vision board may be the right tool to help you plan your pivot—your move to…
Article What comes next? How to overcome professional failure and career setbacks.
Overcome professional failure or a career setback by following these four tips.
Article Empowering your team: kindness in customer service
Being nice plays a big part in customer service. So start empowering your teams to embark…
Article Work to give, give to work
Workplace volunteering is a great way to get more employees involved, without them having to prioritize…