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December 29, 2020

Master the Art of Writing SMART Goals

by Krista Wolfe in Career Advice

Trying to grow personally or professionally as an individual or a company without goals is like trying to win a race without knowing where the finish line is. There’s no indication of the correct direction, no sign of when success…

4 minutes

December 1, 2020

Hit the Ground Running in 2021: Be Prepared to Tackle Your Work Goals in the New Year

by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle

The New Year is a time for reflection and resolution. It provides a good starting point for re-thinking work goals and, in turn, energizing a career while also working toward personal development. How best to hit the ground running in…

4 minutes

September 8, 2020

Master your lunch-break workout without going to the gym

by Kristen Seymour in Lifestyle

If you’re new to working at home, you may be rethinking your normal fitness routines. With plenty of free online workouts, apps and streaming services, finding an at-home workout that suits your needs should be simple—in theory. The challenge is…

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February 20, 2019

How to break a project down into smaller steps

by Justin Goethe in Tutorials

So, you’ve been named “Project Manager” for your company’s upcoming charity event. If you’re like most, you’re probably asking yourself, “Where do I start?” Taking an event from “idea” to “Of course, I’d be happy to accept this check on…

4 minutes

October 29, 2018

Ways to survive your day job when your dream career awaits

by Layla Velasquez in Career Advice

Some people enter the work world, and immediately start the career they always dreamed of. By the time their twenties draw to a close, they have legitimately, “become,” something—a lawyer, a teacher, a nurse… Others take the longer route. These…

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September 17, 2018

What running a marathon taught me about goal setting in the workplace

by Tricia Timney in Office Tips

Three years ago, something happened that changed my life: I enjoyed a run. While this may sound simple, I was not by any means, a runner. In fact, I could not even run 2 miles. Just a few months ago,…

5 minutes

July 30, 2018

Tips to quit smoking with help of smoking cessation programs in the workplace

by Jothibasu Bandaru in Lifestyle

Smokers tend to take extra breaks during the work day in order to fulfill nicotine cravings. This doesn't usually make employers happy and they would prefer employees focus on work tasks, instead. Luckily, many companies have programs to help workers…

4 minutes

May 23, 2018

How to daydream productively to reduce stress and foster creativity

by Jacklyn Janeksela in Lifestyle

We’ve been told early on in life that daydreaming can get us in trouble. But studies have shown, that daydreaming is more beneficial than we realize. Daydreaming gives the brain time to recharge, strengthens our imagination, assists problem-solving skills, reduces…

5 minutes

May 8, 2018

How to create a customizable task board to prioritize your life

by Krista Wolfe in Lifestyle

Staying organized at work and at home has its obstacles. Stacks of ongoing to-do lists can get messy and cumbersome, whether we’re talking about daily chores around the house or big team projects at the office. Task boards simplify project…

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April 4, 2018

Why mindful spending is better than budgeting

by Carter Kilmann in Tutorials

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.…

4 minutes

Smiling job applicant shaking hands with interviewer

January 3, 2018

New year, new job? How to use LinkedIn to win your dream gig

by Viveka von Rosen in Career Advice

It’s January. You’ve made a lot of resolutions. You’re going to eat better, exercise more, and—oh, yeah—this is the year you’re going to find the perfect job. The job that you are excited to wake up to; the job where…

6 minutes

January 2, 2018

How to establish and achieve goals

by Christina Parisi in Career Advice

Goals are those elusive things that are easy to talk about but difficult to achieve. When I was working as an office manager at a post production house, I had goals for what I wanted to accomplish within my workplace…

3 minutes

November 30, 2017

How to create an actionable career plan

by Steve Milano in Tutorials

Many people have career goals, but often wait for a promotion rather than actively taking steps to ensure they get that new job. If you'd like to steadily climb to the top of your profession, follow these 10 steps to…

4 minutes

October 4, 2017

Boost your health at work in 7 easy steps

by Lori Hil in Lifestyle

Virgil put it succinctly: “The greatest wealth is health.” Without our health, we are in no condition to provide for our families and do our best work. With some tweaks to our home and work lives, however, we can improve…

5 minutes

September 29, 2017

How to organize a lunch and learn at the office

by Lisa Tanner in Tutorials

A lunch and learn provides essential training over the lunch hour. Your team gathers into a central location, and as they enjoy a shared lunch, they also learn about a topic relevant to your office. Done correctly, this program can…

5 minutes

September 28, 2017

How to build a personal brand and advance your career

by Suzanne Jaochico in Tutorials

Today it’s important to build a personal brand, especially for those of us working for someone else. The best companies are no longer searching for the average Joe. Even for roles that once seemed mundane, companies are looking for the…

5 minutes

A young woman is cycling into the sunset in the park

September 20, 2017

Top 7 things to consider when biking to work

by Lori Hil in Lifestyle

Biking to work can be a great lifestyle change that makes you healthier in body and mind. And that's not just an anecdotal statement: it's backed up by real science. A study by the British Medical Journal followed a large…

4 minutes

August 30, 2017

How to develop administrative assistant skills

by Elizabeth Woodard in Tutorials

If you’re applying for administrative assistant jobs, you’ve got a fair bit of competition. According to inc.com, every corporate job opening attracts 250 resumes. Out of those 250, only four or five are called to an interview. When you’re competing…

7 minutes

July 6, 2017

How to increase your typing speed

by Elizabeth Woodard in Tutorials

If there’s one thing that’s really frustrating, it’s being a slow typist. I know what it’s like to be the person embarrassed because the world of technology was leaving me behind. Truthfully it didn’t become a huge problem for me…

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June 21, 2017

The smartest way to continually boost your career

by John Boitnott in Career Advice

Almost everyone wants to grow, develop, and most importantly earn more, but how do we get to where we want to go? Motivational business speakers will tell you that the most important thing you can do to advance your career…

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