Use Self-Determination Theory to Motivate Others
You probably know what it means to have a bad boss. You may even know what it feels like to be one of them . […]
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You probably know what it means to have a bad boss. You may even know what it feels like to be one of them . […]
Continue reading »In the workplace, there is a certain type of people who often have a bad reputation: colleagues who make great progress despite not doing their […]
Continue reading »When your career is just starting – or even if you have some experience behind you – it can be difficult to speak up when […]
Continue reading »Since much of our modern day work communication depends on our inboxes, everyone must learn to communicate effectively using e-mail. This is true even if […]
Continue reading »There is a concept that is being sold and perpetuated as our jobs are increasingly linked to our personal identity: the idea is that work […]
Continue reading »Alcohol is an essential part of being an adult, but allowing it to enter your work life can undermine your professionalism. If you expect to […]
Continue reading »Companies’ aversion to mentoring is real , even to the point where some new hires are not given the chance to be properly recruited. In […]
Continue reading »Asking for vacation time after receiving a job offer is a tricky one. Every employee deserves free time, but when you’re new to work, it […]
Continue reading »Because corporate jargon is so widespread and large companies are normalizing the use of yogic chatter , it’s easy to fall into the traps set […]
Continue reading »Some companies try to differentiate themselves by positioning themselves as more than just a business. Instead, such companies purportedly pursue higher goals. The only thing […]
Continue reading »When you are looking for a job, the salary is the first thing you think about, but the last thing you are technically allowed to […]
Continue reading »Real crime has been a popular cultural phenomenon for several years now, and while we weren’t counting the days until the next season of the […]
Continue reading »James Bond – as a character and film franchise – is so deeply rooted in pop culture that even if someone hasn’t seen any of […]
Continue reading »The term toxic has been used a lot in the past few years, especially when it comes to the workplace. But, as anyone who has […]
Continue reading »Living in a pandemic for more than a year has put everything – including our careers – for the future. While some may be considering […]
Continue reading »A resource for anyone interested in salary in a new office is Glassdoor, given that the site is teeming with crowdsourced salaries for various positions […]
Continue reading »If you are one of the 126 million active Minecraft players around the world and enjoy gardening, you may be wondering when your hobbies might […]
Continue reading »There may be no better idea of failure than when a project you were working on explodes spectacularly in front of an audience of thousands. […]
Continue reading »An interview is a two-way street. As the interviewer takes a microscope with him for you and your skills, you analyze whether the company is […]
Continue reading »Many professional skills tend to be derailed. For example, if you are good at math, you can expect to become an accountant. But being good […]
Continue reading »The entire book , TV and media industry continues to foster reverence for entrepreneurs and rock star executives, creating a myth of American success that […]
Continue reading »In a hyper-competitive culture that corporate America fosters, young workers often expect their careers to reach meteoric heights in a short time frame. Younger generations […]
Continue reading »For people who aren’t used to patting themselves on the back, writing a cover letter can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re applying […]
Continue reading »So, you’re looking for career advice, but so far no book, article, or professional relationship has taken you to the promised land. If you spend […]
Continue reading »Smoothies (and smoothie bowls) may be one step away from baby food, but unlike products in tiny jars, you can control what goes into them. […]
Continue reading »Do you like candy? Do you have an opinion on this? Are you looking for a job? If you answered yes to all three questions, […]
Continue reading »At any stage in your life, deciding what you want to “do” in your life can seem daunting. This can happen when you are 18 […]
Continue reading »Over the course of a long career, a person eventually realizes that there is no single formula for achieving professional success, financial stability and personal […]
Continue reading »There is a school of thought in the United States that claims that the only practical way to get higher education is through a degree, […]
Continue reading »Finding a job is hard, but the stress doesn’t stop when you finally get an offer. It can be tempting to just say yes to […]
Continue reading »Now that more and more states are opening up, job seekers may find themselves in a position to decide how to approach a face-to-face interview. […]
Continue reading »If you’ve been on vacation during the coronavirus pandemic, you may be asking yourself if it’s better to wait or if you need to start […]
Continue reading »Let’s say you’ve gotten to the interview stage when looking for a job, and after five minutes of talking, you realize that this particular job […]
Continue reading »For most of the last decade, I have worked exclusively from home. Working from home is great, but it can also be very distracting. What […]
Continue reading »Stress is something that we all have at some point, the difference is how we deal with it. Though it’s definitely easy to let stress […]
Continue reading »The next time you worry that whatever you want to do creatively has already been done by someone else, or worry about how long it […]
Continue reading »When a new job just doesn’t work, you may be concerned about what getting laid off might mean for your resume and career. You will […]
Continue reading »Professional communication requires immense gratitude. This is an indispensable option for letters, even those that do not require action on the part of the recipient. […]
Continue reading »I have been working as a full-time freelancer since 2012 and most of my work is done at home, that is, in my home office. […]
Continue reading »Earlier this week, Epicurious director David Tamarkin excitedly tweeted that they needed a “spicy, food-obsessed editorial assistant.” Within 48 hours, the publication was ruthlessly criticized […]
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