5 powerful ways to work Facebook
Facebook began as a way to share photos and connect with friends, but it has grown into much more than that today. Smart companies have learned that Facebook can be used as a marketing platform, a...
View ArticleFocus on recovery after missing your goal
Today’s business environments are very open to the idea of mistakes and failure. While none of us intentionally set goals with failure in mind, not accomplishing a goal isn’t the end of the world…or...
View ArticleHaving a busy day? 5 ways to de-stress
Trying to find ways to steal a moment or two of peace in an endlessly fast-paced day? Feel like it’s impossible to catch your breath? Rather than taking a long nap (which probably won’t earn you any...
View Article5 things to do when starting your new job
Starting a new job is a very exciting time. You want to impress your new boss and show them they made the right decision in hiring you. The company wants the same thing. They hired you for a reason and...
View ArticlePrepare for opportunities by keeping resume up-to-date
There’s a war for talent going on. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), over half of human resources professionals report having challenges finding talent. So, if you’re a job...
View ArticleSuccessful people do these 7 things every night
We all know the benefits of being an early riser—and the boost of productivity we can gain in the morning by not hitting the snooze button on our alarm clock. But there are things you can do each night...
View Article7 easy ways to network
It might not rank alongside public speaking, spiders and darkness, but for a lot of us, attending a business networking event can be a pretty scary proposition. Standing around a noisy, crowded room,...
View ArticleTake these 4 steps before quitting job
Sometimes we don’t like our jobs. It might be the company, our boss, or the work itself. And sometimes, it’s important to realize it’s not anyone’s fault. The business world changes rapidly. Our...
View Article5 tips for asking for a payraise
There are many reports that say compensation isn’t a primary motivator but that doesn’t mean people don’t want to feel like they are being paid fairly for their work. Pay is important. Pay is also an...
View ArticleAlways be prepared with job references
Most recruiters will tell you that being asked for your references is a good sign when you’re searching for a job. So, just as you should always have your resume ready, you should always have your...
View Article6 ways to protect your technology, data
There’s no denying it – technology is a part of our lives. According to the latest information from Pew Research, 95% of Americans own a cellphone of some kind, 77 percent of those are smartphones....
View ArticleTips to build, maintain your personal brand
We know that businesses need to have a consumer brand. It helps them market their product or service to consumers. But do individuals, in turn, need to have a personal brand to market themselves? The...
View Article5 ways to lead productive meetings
On some level, we know that we spend too much time in meetings. But do you know exactly how much? According to research by Fuze, the answer is a lot. Middle managers are likely to spend about 35...
View ArticleTransitioning genders in the workplace: A Guide
Transitioning isn’t easy. In fact, as my Unum colleague Kay Gerber said: “It’s a metric ton of effort.” Transition takes place across the boundaries of personal life, social life, and work life. And...
View ArticleCelebrate uniqueness of self, others at work
“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.” The words from this unknown author couldn’t ring more true in a time when diversity and inclusion are paramount. A Pew...
View ArticleWays to battle workplace burnout
It is tempting to push yourself well beyond your limits at work, particularly if you are passionate about your career. The cost of burning out, though, is spectacularly high. In fact, burning out at...
View Article5 reasons to keep a career journal
Journaling is an activity of recording experiences, ideas, and thoughts for later use. Many famous people have kept notebooks or journals including Thomas Jefferson, Ernest Hemingway, Marie Curie, and...
View ArticleLearn the basics of bullet journaling
In a world where you’re working on your desktop, toting your laptop to a meeting, texting on your phone during the meeting, then going for a run with your smart watch on your wrist, paper seems...
View ArticleTips for increasing Monday productivity
Mondays are one of the universally-frustrating days of the week. It’s not really Monday’s fault: The weekend has come to a close and, often, the pressure to perform and make up for the time off is...
View Article5 reasons to take that vacation — now
For many, summer is vacation time because kids aren’t in school. But vacation isn’t a “summer only” activity. We should be regularly thinking about taking time off because of the many personal and...
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