Work Wisdom
Tips to help you navigate the workplace and make benefits work for you
In the post, “5 tips to properly resign from your job,” we talk about what an employee should do when they’re announcing their resignation. But that raises the question: Once an employee says they’re quitting, what should the company do? Companies know employee perceptions matter. Many organizations are beginning…
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At some point in your career, you might be asked to provide a reference. Most of the time, references are associated with candidates for a job. But you also can be asked for references for board positions, certain volunteer roles, or running for elected office. Being asked to provide a reference is considered an honor […]
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LinkedIn has more than 610 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Most business professionals have a profile on LinkedIn. The reason? Because 60% of recruiters are more engaged with LinkedIn than other recruiting sites. So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity or you just want to keep your…
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If you’re searching for a new opportunity, one of the most important activities you must do is research the company you’re applying at. Ideally, you want to do this before you even apply, but some people will wait until they’re scheduled for an interview. Doing your company research is essential. Recruiters and hiring…
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In the post, “5 tips to properly resign from your job,” we talk about what an employee should do when they’re announcing their resignation. But that raises the question:…
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At some point in your career, you might be asked to provide a reference. Most of the time, references are associated with candidates for a job. But you also can be asked for references…
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LinkedIn has more than 610 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Most business professionals have a profile on LinkedIn. The reason? Because 60% of…
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If you’re searching for a new opportunity, one of the most important activities you must do is research the company you’re applying at. Ideally, you want to do this before…
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According to a Merrill Lynch study, 8 in 10 Americans believe caregiving is the new normal. Forty million Americans are caregivers. To offer some perspective, that’s almost as…
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According to The American Institute of Stress, our jobs cause the biggest stress in our lives. It can show up as yelling at co-workers, damage to property or machinery, or harm…
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If you Google the definition of listening, it includes the phrase, “respond to advice or a request.” Examples include a family member asking us to pick something up from the…
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Some people say they don’t take vacations because they don’t want the stress of dealing with returning. You know, “If I’d known I’d have to work every night this week…
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