Tag: Work Life
The Importance of Setting Goals
A good friend told me that within the last couple of weeks the most depressing day of the year pops up. Some say it falls on the Monday, some say it falls on a specific day; the bottom line is that it falls somewhere in there. So if you’re feelingRead More
The 4 Top Concerns of An Older Worker
For any of you who have gotten a little long-in-the-tooth, you probably have some of the same concerns as I have. You may have friends or co-workers who have been let go under, let’s call them, sketchy circumstances. The party line was that there was a layoff or a re-organization,Read More
5 Tips for the Brand New Employee
Due to these trying economic times, a fact of life is that a lot of people have lost their jobs. Hopefully, the new year will bring new opportunities and job openings for these unfortunate workers. Starting out at a new job is both a difficult and an exciting time forRead More
The Value of the Weekend
Oh, how we all long for the weekend. There’s a certain buzz in the air once Wednesday passes by (ergo, we’re over the hump) and in the home stretch of what is known as “The Work Week.” Well, to some of us anyway. There are, however, those who work hardRead More
Blog Action Day 2009: How to Change the Climate in Your Workplace
Today is Blog Action Day, and this year’s focus is on Climate Change. Now it would be easy for me talk about climate in the sense of what the overall “climate” is like in your workplace, but I’m pretty certain that isn’t what this initiative is about (but it wouldRead More
Be Prepared for a Promotion
This article suggests ways in which you can take advantage of opportunities in the workplace for advancement.