Career Scene: First steps to entry work in the merchant marine
The most critical phase of finding an entry-level job in the Merchant Marine is knowing how to qualify for mariner employment, according to…
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Book Review: Is Online Interaction Worth Our Privacy?
Although it’s easy to shop online these days–and communicating with others is faster than dialing a phone number–it all comes with a price. Our privacy….
The secret of telecommuter etiquette: Communication
According to Commpro, definite etiquette factors are involved in being a responsible part- or full-time telecommuter. Because the manager and co-workers…
The etiquette of doing business abroad
Every facet of U.S. business abroad depends upon its international relationships. As a result, it’s vital that business professionals understand what is…
A look at today’s office etiquette and interpersonal skills
According to The Conover Company, research shows that inferior interpersonal skills are the No. 1 reason employees don’t get along, fail to get promoted,…
What Generation Z brings to the marketplace
Born between the early ’90s and 2010, the first waves of Generation Z are either working or seeking a job now. According to the consulting firm…
When the company loses an employee costs add up
Ever think about what it costs a company to lose an employee to turnover? According to Inc., the figure in December 2018 was 33 percent of the employee’s…
Cube versus open work space debated
Since the introduction of cubicles to the workplace a half-century ago, the pros and cons of their existence have been well-debated. But today cubicles…
The qualities of leadership and how they evolve
According to Inc. Magazine, the fundamental reason for the years and sometimes even decades it takes to produce an extraordinary leader is the learning…
Exit interviews remain important for companies
No company likes it when good a employee leaves, and most conduct exit interviews to find out why. Harvard Business Review conducted surveys in 2012 and…