The benefits and drawbacks of unpaid internships
Each year, about 1.5 million internships open to workers in America and around half of those were unpaid in 2016, according to Fortune. Unpaid internships…
Category: Business
Wait a minute! Gossip is normal?
Throughout early childhood and beyond, we’re told not to talk about anyone behind their back. That’s gossip and gossip is bad. But, is all gossip bad?…
How to scale the company ladder
It takes more to get ahead in a company than just doing the basics. “Simply meeting expectations is not enough if you want to get ahead,” writes business…
Stay honest, positive in job interviews
A previous employer can and will discuss your performance on the job, so be honest in interviews and stay positive when you are applying for a new job. No…
Christmas gift giving etiquette in the workplace
For a festive and confident holiday, follow the etiquette of gift-giving in the office, according to U.S. News. Traditionally, employees don’t buy a gift…
A holiday message you can use in your newsletter
Holiday Greetings, my friends Instead of making New Year resolutions, maybe we should Christmas or Hanukkah resolutions. Resolve not to have that confused…
Business trips: What to do on the road
There’s nothing like a long business trip to make you envy Dorothy’s ruby slippers in the Wizard of Oz. Click Click Click. I want to go home. But, fact…
What not to share with employees
In your first managerial role? A piece of advice: Never get personal. It’s lonely at the top and managers or leaders of a team can find themselves tempted…
How to be seen as an expert
How to be seen an expert You can gain more respect in your area of expertise by using a few basic strategies, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Start by…
Ways to actually leave work on time
Working longer hours doesn’t create better results, according to Morten Hansen of the University of California, Berkley. Early in his career, Hansen…