By next year, millennials will represent fifty percent of the global workforce. This generation reads, writes and interprets information differently. It’s important to understand the differences in communication styles so conversations will be more relatable. Try these five steps to guide your communications with the...
Once you have decided you are ready to resign, you want to leave in a professional manner. The key to resigning professionally is all about having a plan and paying attention to the details. I have outlined the steps you should consider when making this...
I spent the first seven years of my working career as a Registered Nurse. I liked the variety and challenges of working in the ICU but then I began noticing signs of burnout. The thought of making a career change was overwhelming at first. Then...
Recent studies have found that remote workers are more productive, happier and achieve a better work-life balance. As more organizations are using remote workers, managing these workers is a skill every manager will need to learn. Here are several tips I found helpful when managing...
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse The dishes were done, the presents were wrapped The dogs were happily taking a nap We’d just settled down to watch our favorite Christmas movie When in the distance I heard...
Jargon is defined as special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. Quite honestly, the amount of jargon used in communications and meetings is excessive and often adds little meaning. I’ve compiled a...
Fall is a great time to get electronic data and documents organized. I would bet that this is the last project most of us want to tackle. But then again, imagine losing your phone, a hard-drive crash, theft, natural disaster or fire and suddenly, you’ve...
Having just celebrated Labor Day weekend, I thought it would be interesting to review how labor laws have shaped our current work environment. Most of us tend to think of Labor Day as the last holiday of the summer and look forward to the three-day...
Technology is changing the way we manage our health. It’s no surprise that the wearables market is growing at a rapid pace and is expected to exceed $51 billion by 2022. The growth of the medical device market is driven by the aging population who...
What do you think are the jobs of the future? Here is a list of professions that may not be around much longer… Artificial intelligence, robotics and smartphone applications are changing the labor market. As technology continues to evolve, these types of jobs are likely...