The origin of the word “mentor” dates to Greek mythology. Mentor was the teacher of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus, who was king of Ithaca. The word evolved to mean trusted advisor, teacher and sage. Today, mentors are experienced colleagues who can provide you with invaluable help and guidance as you begin or advance your [...]
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Micromanagers spend an inordinate amount of time not doing their own jobs, but instead controlling the functions of people they should be coaching, developing, and leading. In best-case scenarios, micromanagement is an impediment to maximum progress. In extreme cases, it can cause an entire organization to stagnate and top talent to leave. The Collateral Damage [...]
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You’ll never be in a stronger position to negotiate specific terms of your employment than right after you’ve been extended a solid job offer. Too many candidates concede this power by accepting the first offer given – whether it’s for salary, flex time, or whatever package you’re seeking as you make this major career and [...]
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When finalizing your HR plans for 2015, keep in mind: How will your company define success? Having the right team in place, working toward a common set of goals, is critical to overall business success. And in several key areas, it will be a whole new world in this New Year. Take Engagement to New [...]
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Were New Year’s resolutions meant to be broken? The statistics would support this theory, as one-third of all Americans resolve to better themselves every January. While 75 percent of them uphold their resolutions for at least a week, only 46 percent are still on track six months later. But when it comes to your career [...]
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2014 has been a solid year for job seekers. The U.S. economy grew at a 4.6 percent rate in the second quarter and job growth averaged more than 200,000 a month, up significantly from last year. Q2 was the nation’s strongest quarter since 2011 based on gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services [...]
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As the New Year begins, hiring in the U.S. continues its upward trend and job openings are at a near-record high. In 2015, monthly job gains are forecast to reach 250,000 a month or approximately 3 million for the year. California’s economy, like that of the nation, continues to improve. Unemployment is trending down and [...]
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Friends are great – and good bosses are great, too. But what happens when they become one and the same?It’s nice - and even career important - to be friendly with your boss, but you may want to limit making friends with those outside your professional reporting structure. In other words, there’s a line between [...]
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What’s the best advice you can give your team as you continue to motivate them, especially as another calendar year winds down? Finish 2014 strong by keeping your workforce inspired, engaged and truly looking forward to coming to work each day.“My door is always open. Talk to me and I’ll listen.”Communicate with your employees regularly, [...]
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TGIF! The weekend is almost here and phew … two full days before you have to start stressing out about Monday morning …Sunday night anxiety in advance of the upcoming work week is very real. According to a recent research study, more than 75 percent of employees experience it. Half of them reported that their [...]
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February 20, 2015
