Employees

20 Jun 4 ways to know it’s time to leave your job

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Sometimes the reason you should be leaving your job is related to your personal development and growth, or your personal well-being. Other times it is related to external influences such as the team or work culture. Here are a few ways to know if it might be the right time to move on.

13 Jun 4 communication skills critical for getting hired in the workplace

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The increasing amount of work performed online and the quick advancement of technology in the workplace means it is becoming simpler than ever to stay behind a screen. Interaction with your boss happens via email and instant message at the office, you text your co-workers and colleagues, and orders from clients come through your online ordering platform. Despite all of this, if you want to move up in your career, honing your professional communication skills is a critical step. Here’s what you need to focus on:

06 Jun How to boost your productivity in the workplace

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If you are ready to take your job performance to the next level but are struggling with how to make it happen, consider starting with assessing how you can boost your productivity. Using these techniques and evaluating your current working habits will allow you to improve your performance.

30 May 5 ways you can tackle your own personal career growth

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A personal development plan, career development map, or a vision board for your long-term goals - there are many ways you can strategize growth within your job. In positioning yourself as a desirable employee, it is in your best interest to adopt one of these methods and show ingenuity and commitment to your employer. Ready to get started?

16 May Building confidence in your job: How to do it and why it matters

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For many of us, we allow our career and success at work to dictate our level of confidence in ourselves. When we feel like we are accomplishing a great deal at work, being productive, meeting goals, and pushing sales targets, we have a boost in confidence and believe in ourselves more. On the other hand, however, present a series of work setbacks, projects that don’t go as planned, or failure to meet goals, and our confidence drops in response. It’s time to step up and take ownership of building your confidence, regardless of work outcomes, and use it to be what dictates how you feel in your job, not the other way around!

02 May There is a right and a wrong way to resign: Resignation letters 101

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Resigning from your job can be met with a series of mixed emotions. On one hand you may be excited because you have new and exciting job opportunities that you are moving towards. You may also be nervous about that same new job, or maybe even relieved knowing you are leaving your current job. You may also be sad to leave and unsure of what the future holds. Regardless of what is true for you, there is a right and a wrong way to resign and set the process in motion. Here’s how to do it the right way:

25 Apr How to prepare for your annual job review

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When it comes time for your annual review, take these steps ahead of time to leave you optimally prepared and set you up for success.

18 Apr Asking for a raise at work: There’s the right way & the wrong way

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There comes a time in everyone’s career where you start to see the dollar signs flashing in your head. Over time you may start performing tasks and find yourself thinking, “this is not worth what I am getting paid.” Or maybe you think to yourself, “I have done a really amazing job in my role for these last six months.” Whatever the case, when the thoughts start percolating and you’re ready to bring it up with your boss, chances are you’ll feel some level of intimidation by the process of asking for more money. When it comes to asking for a raise, there are a few good approaches you can take, and a couple that you should avoid.

11 Apr How to change your mentality about meetings and make them matter

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Ah yes, the dreaded meeting. Whether it is because they run too long, the meeting chairperson takes over and doesn’t let anyone else speak, or you simply feel like the time is spent inefficiently, most of us have a major distaste for meetings. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be this way. Here’s the thing: if you shift your mentality around them, changing your mindset, and no longer viewing them as a dreaded meeting, you may end up realizing that they do matter. And when done right, meetings can have an incredible impact on you as a team player and the company as a whole. Here’s how to change your mind about meetings:

04 Apr Continuing Education: What you should be learning to shine at work

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No matter your job description, there will always be the need and opportunity for you to continue to grow your knowledge and skill base. Introducing: Continuing Education. While in some cases this means industry-specific skills and knowledge, such as going to conferences, attending seminars, or completing courses, it also means personal development. Persisting on your own journey to improve your overall skills and abilities to continue to perform at your best at work will pay dividends over even a relatively short period of time. Here are some areas that you can focus on to help you shine on the job!