Career Work How to Stand up for Yourself at Work While it seems easier to avoid any potential work conflicts, being disrespected or disregarded at work may increase your stress and anxiety. If you ever feel like you’re being treated unjustly, you need to stand up for yourself. But, how exactly do you stand up for yourself at work? Here are s Written by The Editors May 28, 2020May 28, 2020
Career Work 5 Benefits of Working From Home for Employees When most people think about working from home, they think of the basic comforts that make telecommuting such an appealing option: wearing whatever they want, being steps from their desk, drinking their own coffee instead of whatever that might be in the office break room. But there are additional r Written by Laura Spawn May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Career Work How to Apologize for Missing a Meeting We’ve all had that haunting feeling of embarrassment when we realize that we’ve missed an important meeting. So how do we apologize if this ever happened? Is there a proper way of doing it? We asked experts to share their insights. Patti Wood, MA Speaker | Trainer | Author | Body Languag Written by The Editors May 13, 2020May 13, 2020
Health Work Best Ergonomic Home Office Setup in 2020 One of the lovely benefits of aging is waking up with new pains that you didn’t have the night before. Back when you were younger, if you hurt yourself, it was usually from something that you obviously did. “I hurt my knee playing basketball,” or “I really shouldn’t have lifted that heavy Written by Dr. Daniel Paull, MD January 17, 2020January 24, 2020
Work Best Briefcases for Men, According to 9 Real Users Not a lot of people use standard briefcases anymore. After all, we’re so used to storing everything (even our documents) electronically. However, there’s just something about carrying a briefcase that screams “professional.” Nowadays, you can even find various designs that me Written by The Editors January 17, 2020January 18, 2020
Work Best Men’s Backpacks for Work, According to 7 Real Users These days, it’s becoming more acceptable to use something more practical, like a backpack, for your work bag. They not only keep your hands free, but they also make commuting a lot easier. With that in mind, we’ve put together some of the best work backpacks for men: Matt Ernst Physical Written by The Editors January 17, 2020January 18, 2020
Work How to Deal with Coworkers Who Talk About You Behind Your Back, According to 19 Experts You can’t expect to know every single thing that happens at work, including when someone talks behind your back. So when you find yourself in that situation, you might retort in various ways without much contemplation. Before you do something you’d regret later on, read on to see what th Written by The Editors December 13, 2019December 13, 2019
Work How to Write a Sick Day or Sick Leave Email to Your Boss (Plus 8 Samples) It’s natural for anyone to feel under the weather once in a while. And when you do, you wouldn’t want to cause delays or problems for suddenly missing out on your tasks at work. So in case you can’t make it, informing your boss as soon as possible will spare you and your workmates Written by The Editors November 22, 2019January 24, 2020
Work How to Improve Your Attention to Detail at Work Sometimes, the smallest things and mistakes can make or break the quality of our work. As they say, “the devil is in the detail,” so how can we improve our attention to detail at work? Chris Denny Trainer, Author, and Consultant, Attention to Detail It’s important to have a basic understan Written by The Editors November 22, 2019January 10, 2020
Work Best Women’s Backpacks for Work, According to 5 Real Users Backpacks can carry more stuff than a tote bag or a shoulder bag, that’s why more and more women use them these days. Whether you’re an office worker, a freelancer who frequents co-working spaces, or a jet-setter who’s always on the move, the perfect backpack is out there. With tha Written by The Editors September 27, 2019January 19, 2020
Work 50+ Productive Things to Do When Bored at Work It’s pretty normal to feel bored at work sometimes. However, for most people, they sit there and watch the time pass by. But, did you know that there are a lot of things you can do during your downtime that will make you feel more productive? Here are some great suggestions that are actually u Written by The Editors September 6, 2019January 18, 2020
Career Work Who and How to Ask for an Informational Interview How do you request an informational interview? What are the things you need to remember? We asked experts to provide some helpful tips on how to find the right approach. James Westhoff, M.Ed., CCC Certified Career Counselor | Director of Career Services, Husson University I work with my students to Written by The Editors September 2, 2019December 13, 2019
Work Business 50+ Warning Signs of a Bad Boss or Manager How do you know that you have a bad employer? How do you deal with them? We asked experts to share their insights. Roy Cohen Career Counselor | Executive Coach | Author, The Wall Street Professional’s Survival Guide A bad boss badmouths his or her team He or she tells you in the interview how Written by The Editors August 20, 2019February 17, 2020
Work 20+ Warning Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Respect You What are the signs of a bad boss? What do you do when your boss is disrespectful? Dr. Noelle Nelson Clinical Psychologist | Trial Consultant | Author, Got A Bad Boss? A boss who doesn’t respect other employees typically has deep insecurities about their own self-worth These types of bosses onl Written by The Editors August 19, 2019January 9, 2020
Work The Difference Between a Boss and a Leader What are the key differences between a boss and a leader? Here are some qualities and traits that differentiate the two: Marcos J. Reyes Founder, Veedah | Lead Senior Mobile Engineer, Televisa International The most important distinction that one must understand is that while a boss is always struct Written by The Editors August 13, 2019August 20, 2019
Work 7 Benefits of Working from Home for Employers When asked about the benefits of working from home, most employees can immediately list them without hesitation. But what about benefits for employers? What are the concrete, bottom-line-improving reasons they should consider remote work? And what about the less tangible benefits—the ones that Written by Laura Spawn July 10, 2019July 10, 2019
Work How to Make Sure You Get Paid as a Freelancer Cash flow is king when you’re a freelancer. This means having a client roster filled with people you can count on to pay on time is key to both your financial security and mental well being. Nobody enjoys chasing clients for money. In fact, it’s probably the least fun thing you’ll ever do when Written by Jeanne Yocum June 12, 2019June 12, 2019
Motivational Work What Is the Purpose of Government? We asked professionals to explain the importance and purpose of the government, and here’s what they have to say. Paul Lachelier, Ph.D. Political Sociologist | Founder, Learning Life The government serves the interests of the ruling classes. For thousands of years of human history, the implici Written by The Editors June 11, 2019January 17, 2020
Work How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed at Work (121 Powerful Tips) Is there an efficient way to feel more focused, productive, and organized at work without feeling too overwhelmed? If so, how can we get these things done? Pamela McLean, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, Hudson Institute of Coaching Overwhelmed Means Out of Touch with Our Self! “There just aren’t enough Written by The Editors June 11, 2019January 17, 2020
Success Work How to Monetize Your Knowledge and Expertise If you’re a freelancer or solopreneur, the idea of having other sources of income beyond what you earn in fees from clients no doubt appeals to you. One way to do this is by monetizing your knowledge and expertise. If you’ve been in business for a while, you’ve no doubt learned a lot, and the Written by Jeanne Yocum May 24, 2019November 11, 2019
Work Success How to Use Alliances to Grow Your Business Alliances are a great business-building tool. Joining with someone else, be they in your own field or in a related field, to pursue business opportunities allows you to go after projects of size or complexity that you could never go after on your own. In other words, forming an alliance with someone Written by Jeanne Yocum May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
Work Parenting Success Being a Mom and Running a Business (6 Shared Skills and Resources) I can remember being in tears leaving my small children at home while I traveled for my business. I would think things like, “What type of mother am I if I cannot be around for important events when they need me?“. I would feel so guilty about my absence from their lives. After all, moth Written by Barb Stuhlemmer March 22, 2019April 26, 2019
Work Pricing Your Services as a Freelancer: How to Get It Right When you’re a freelancer, few things are more important than getting the pricing of your services right. Lots of people struggle mightily with pricing, and it’s very easy when you’re first starting out to make pricing mistakes. In fact, having talked about this topic with colleagues over the y Written by Jeanne Yocum March 11, 2019March 11, 2019
Work Best Desk and Office Exercise Equipment (That People Actually Use) No matter how busy your work schedule may be, your health should still be a priority. The truth is, living a sedentary life can put a severe strain on your body. Sitting for long periods of time reduces blood flow to your legs, which increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and other diseases. But y Written by Carmen Jacob February 27, 2019February 22, 2020
Work How to End a Professional Email (8 Expert Tips and Examples) Millions of emails are being sent in a day. However, only a few people know how to write a professional email the right way—especially the last step. When writing a professional email, it’s essential to have an appropriate closing remark. But how do we choose the right one? Learn from the in Written by Carmen Jacob February 18, 2019July 5, 2019
Work How to Introduce Yourself in an Email (18 Expert Tips and Examples) For most people, especially the ones who work in a professional field, email is the most common method of communication. That is why knowing how to write it professionally is crucial. Although emails are not as formal as letters, they still need to be written appropriately to present a good image of Written by Carmen Jacob February 18, 2019January 10, 2020
Work 12 Best Jobs for Introverts (& People Who Like to Work Alone) Some introverts may have a hard time adjusting to their work environment. It may be too crowded or even too draining. So we asked 12 experts “what are the best jobs for introverts?” Below are their top recommendations. Amanda Zack Freelance Writer | Content Marketing Specialist I’m a f Written by Carmen Jacob January 8, 2019January 12, 2020
Work What Does It Mean to Be Professional at Work? In this digital world, where one can work remotely, it is hard to base the professionalism of a person based on traditional aspects such as the dressing code. There are many things that you can do to be professional at work. Written by Carmen Jacob December 19, 2018January 19, 2020
