If You’re Not Hiring Older Workers, You’re Missing Out on These 6 Strengths
Over the past decade, Japan has faced a problem: too few workers for an explosion of jobs available. Now, Recruit, a company that focuses on staffing solutions, has introduced a potential answer — an app that promotes the rehiring of retired employees.
Read full storyThe 30 Top Project Management Terms That You Need To Know
During my first year working at an agency, I was overwhelmed with the amount of jargon and basic project management terms thrown around daily. My boss asked me to put together a Gantt chart to schedule our next project while team members were scheduling sprints — I basically spent that first year doing a significant amount of nodding, followed by just as much research.
Read full story2 Phrases to Use When Giving A Bad Boss Negative Feedback, According to a 19-Year Corporate CEO
Your boss is driving you crazy. You feel as if they don’t understand what it’s like to actually do the work. They aren’t considering the consequences of their words or decisions. They play the political game too often to be trusted. Their vision is self-serving or flawed.
Read full storyHow The Eisenhower Matrix Can Revolutionize Your Project Management Efforts
Focusing on the wrong things at work can happen to the best of us. It’s a human tendency: Even with good intentions, if you don’t actively and intentionally prioritize, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. Enter the Eisenhower matrix, a very simple task-prioritization tool that can revolutionize your project management efforts.
Read full storyIf You Tell Yourself These 4 Things, It’s a Sign That Fear is Holding You Back in Your Career
Sandra looks at her calendar for the week and sees marketing team meetings, soccer games, dentist appointments and deadlines. Then she looks over at her to-do list and sees “Reach out to Rachel at Dream Company for an informational interview.” This is the to-do list item that keeps getting pushed down Sandra’s list because if she’s this busy, Rachel must be even busier. Sandra doesn’t want to bother her.
Read full story4 Subtle Signs Of A Toxic Workplace Before Accepting a Job Offer
Many of us have experienced a toxic workplace, and it can wreak havoc on our lives. But what if there were a way to suss out what the employer is really like before you accept the offer? You probably know the obvious red flags — employees seem disengaged, the hiring manager is rude to you and so on — but what about the more subtle signs? Those are more difficult to spot (and you might not even know what they mean). That’s why we’ve rounded up four sneaky signals to find out if your employer is toxic before you say yes to the job.
Read full storyWhat is a 9/80 Work Schedule?
If you haven’t heard of a 9/80 work schedule, you’re in for a surprise – companies like Roth Staffing and Lockheed Martin are doing it, and Chevron and Twitter have given employees the option if they want to enroll. As large firms begin to adopt this new way of work, you’ll want to know if it’s the right fit for your team and how tools like Hive can prepare you for the transition.
Read full storyThis Little-Known Psychological Phenomenon is Affecting Your Productivity
It’s Thursday morning and you have a report due on Friday. You start working on it, then realize that you have a meeting with your team. After the meeting, your coworker invites you to grab lunch. Your unfinished report is in the back of your mind during the entire lunch, and you are feeling anxious to get back to your desk and finish it. This psychological phenomenon is called the Zeigarnik effect.
Read full story1-Minute Productivity Hacks That Will Save You Hours in 2022
If you’re like me, a slight technological inconvenience can throw off your productivity or even your whole workday. That’s why I’m a sucker for any technology hacks I can find; any tool that can save me from a computer shutdown or give me a few seconds back of my work time feels valuable and helps offload stress.
Read full storyIf You’re a Leader, These Are The Types Of Goals You Should Set For Your Team
Different teams set different goals depending on their industry, company and function within an organization. But few people understand the differences between the types of team goals that exist. And, if you do, it will give you an edge as a leader looking to maximize goal-setting efforts.
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