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“Have you seen the new travel policy?” your colleague asks, clearly agitated. “Talk about condescending. It’s like they don’t even trust us to ride the elevator without permission!” You have seen the new policy, in fact, and have been concerned…

There is no time like the present to lock down your Star Wars Day plans. This is going to be the best Star Wars Day yet as May 4th is on a Friday this year. Here are a list of…

As parents and professionals, working adults have the ideal opportunity to instill youngsters with a lifelong passion for a career. Take your daughters and sons to work day is an opportunity to show children up close how a real office…

Small companies often get comfortable with their vendors, allowing service providers to raise rates or avoid improving their offerings for many years. For example, once a company has an insurance policy, ISP, utility provider, printer, copy machine lease or other…

Since we were kids in grade school, the message of the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle has been a part of the conversation whenever Earth Day, April 22, approaches. Now as adults, we are used to tossing an empty…

If you’ve ever admitted to being a perfectionist when asked about your greatest weakness in a job interview, you probably didn’t intend it to sound like a weakness at all. Our culture tends to view perfectionism as a positive trait.…

Every year, many of us are bombarded with fundraising pitches or donation campaigns from coworkers, friends and social media. While we all want to be a part of the greater good, the requests for support can be overwhelming. Here are…

The video job interview was not going well. I was baffled. I had felt totally prepared when we began. My polished resume, cover letter and talking points were beside my laptop ready to go. I was even wearing my best…

It is a familiar line that lurks at the bottom of almost all job postings: "And other duties as assigned." In most cases, the vague phrase encompasses tasks that arise infrequently and out of necessity. Such as, when a team…

Announcing employee accomplishments to customers and the general public helps improve staff morale and generates beneficial PR for small companies. Surveys show that recognition is a key factor in keeping workers happy. Employees who receive promotions, obtain industry certifications, speak…

Financial stress can follow us everywhere. As much as we try to avoid it, that stress can seep into our work-life and disrupt our productivity. In order to reduce financial stress, we must proactively fight it with efficient money management.…

The average corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes. And of these candidates, only four to six will be called in for an interview. So if you land that interview, how can you help ensure you remain a top candidate? Beyond…

Starting a new job is like being the new kid on the block. There are new faces to recognize, new names to learn, and new routines to become familiar with. It can be challenging learning the ropes but equally exciting…

So it happened. You said something insensitive and now your foot is lodged so deep in your mouth that you’re tasting toenail. Making an inappropriate comment at work can make you feel like you want to disappear and never see…

“I can’t wait to see this PowerPoint presentation!” said nobody—ever. Whether you’re building them, reviewing them, or watching them be presented, decks are usually a drag. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While Microsoft PowerPoint has been around…

Emergency preparedness in the workplace allows us to take control of a situation. Some steps to take before a natural disaster or emergency occurs while you are at work are: Have an evacuation plan Know various ways out of your office…

Sharpies should never be confined to the office supplies drawer. With tons of different types of Sharpies in a vast array of colors, you can create endless DIY projects using this one simple writing instrument. Try out one of these…

Imagine that you arrive at work, ready to begin a productive day. As you sit down at your desk, you feel a painful twinge behind your left eye and realize with dread that another excruciating migraine is on the way.…

Whether you are presenting a new project to your department team, unveiling a company wide initiative to employees, pitching a potential customer or presenting a topic at a conference or seminar, how you deliver your material can be just as…

Gmail boasts more than 1 billion monthly active users. Despite its popularity, we’re willing to bet the vast majority of Gmail users aren’t aware of the many tips and tools that can make their inboxes more efficient and productive. While…