Recent research on gender equality in the workplace offers a glimmer of hope - for example, Women in the Workplace 2021, the largest study of women in corporate America, notes that progress has been made in female representation – but there’s still a long way to go before this concept truly becomes reality. How can [...]
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There are a number of reasons you may find yourself feeling stuck in a rut at some point in your career. For instance, perhaps you took your job for the money, but despite a lucrative salary, you’re not fulfilled or challenged, or the hours or stress are hurting your overall quality of life. Or maybe [...]
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“Without trust we don’t truly collaborate; we merely coordinate or, at best, cooperate. It is trust that transforms a group of people into a team.” Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, paints a true yet somewhat optimistic picture of what can happen when trust is lacking between employees and [...]
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Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it can also benefit your business in a number of ways. It fosters a safe, healthy environment for all, enhances engagement and productivity, and inspires creativity and innovation. But what does it really mean - and how do you get [...]
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Getting started on anything can be the hardest part – and the cover letter that accompanies your resume is no exception. Yes, cover letters are still important. They are your initial introduction to a potential employer and may even be the deciding factor in whether or not you make the first cut toward landing an [...]
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Whether your employees are remote or on site, certain key aspects of workplace processes, routines and culture that impact how connected people feel to their company and team members do not change. But it may be a bit more challenging to support these connections when employees are working from a distance. Do your remote workers [...]
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Confidence may seem to come naturally for some people, as though they were simply born with it. Maybe that’s true to some extent, but more often than not, it comes from life’s experiences, with all their bumps, bruises, setbacks, and victories. The same is true when it comes to being a confident leader. It takes [...]
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Nervousness is no fun. Your heart may beat faster or your breathing may accelerate. You may become flushed and sweaty, or cold and clammy, and you may even tremble uncontrollably. In fact, it’s not atypical to experience all these symptoms. But it’s also normal, especially when it occurs in anticipation of a major event or [...]
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Where would you be without your employees? It takes the right team to make a business succeed and keep it running. One of the best ways to keep your best team members happy and loyal is to first recognize them for jobs well done. Then, you should plan to follow-up consistently to show them they [...]
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In the workplace, favoritism refers to any situation where someone in a leadership position shows preferential treatment toward one employee over others – unrelated to job performance and instead occurring as the result of a personal bond shared between the two. As a result, the “preferred’ employee may receive more advanced or plum projects or [...]
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July 6, 2022
