Goal Setting

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    In addition to yearly goals, you should be working towards small milestones that stoke the fire and keep you going. Working with your manager throughout the year to build key points of success is important for your growth and development—and the company. Learn how to scope out attainable goals and set stretch goals that push you to the next level.

    Master the Art of Writing SMART Goals
    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…
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    Hit the Ground Running in 2021: Be Prepared to Tackle Your Work Goals in the New Year
    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…
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    Master your lunch-break workout without going to the gym
    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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    how to break a project down into smaller steps
    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…
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    keep day job and achieve dreams
    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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    running marathon goal setting workplace
    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,…
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    Tips to quit smoking with help of smoking cessation programs in the workplace
    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…
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    daydream productively to reduce stress
    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…
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    How to create a customizable task board to prioritize your life
    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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    Why mindful spending is better than budgeting
    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.…
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    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…
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    How to establish and achieve goals
    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…
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    How to create an actionable career plan
    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…
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    Coworkers sharing a healthy snack
    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…
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    lunch and learn
    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…
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    build personal brand
    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…
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    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…
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    develop administrative assistant skills
    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…
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    typing speed
    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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    Woman shaking hands at a business meeting
    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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