Searching for a job or changing jobs can be pretty stressful. Reading countless job descriptions, constant resume and cover letter re-writing, and the interview process can put anyone in a state of high anxiety. Whether you’re a new graduate, currently employed, or unemployed, having the best strategy for your job search will alleviate a lot of that stress. Using these…
Empathy is an essential characteristic of successful leadership. It helps you understand why someone has a specific action or reaction to a situation. Though empathy sounds similar to sympathy, they are not the same. When a leader shows sympathy, they are expressing feelings of sorrow for someone else’s misfortune. When a leader expresses empathy, they are demonstrating the ability to…
Think how great it would be if you had a job that made you want to skip into work every day. Sound crazy? It’s not. With several changes how you go about your job search, you will find the perfect job and be skipping to work in no time. Searching for a job involves more than glancing over the local…
A leader in today’s world needs freedom to make decisions based on the situation. More importantly, leaders must trust their employees to create their own solutions and complete their tasks successfully. Previously, we discussed how different types of rewards encourage employees to work without direct leadership. Intrinsic rewards such as choice, responsibility, skill recognition, challenge, and celebrations encourage employees to engage with their…
Early in my management career, I was involved in a merger of two large companies. The officers of the new company stood at the front of the room that sat over 1000 employees of our Northeast Regional Office. As these men excitedly spoke of the next phase that would merge two well-known companies, there was clapping and cheering. The very…
Each January thousands make a New Year’s resolution to find their dream job. Though having a job that you love is one of the top goals every year, looking for a new job can be a combination of stressful, discouraging, daunting, and overwhelming emotions if you don’t know where to begin. Along with local resources, networking, friends, family, and in-company…
It is the beginning of a new year and many of us begin to think about what we can do better or differently. To make successful goals though, we have to consciously change our behaviors and habits. To get you started on the right foot, here is a list of 3 steps for successful goal setting. Take some time to…
Though it is important to pay employees what they are worth, there are also times when employees would rather receive fringe benefits or “perks” in lieu of a higher salary. This form of non-wage compensation is a great addition to your employee’s normal salary and best of all, most of these benefits are deductible by the company and non-taxable for…