An office innovation that has been gaining some attention is the standing desk. They are supposed to be better for your health, and the research appears to back that up. Standing desks help you to burn more calories. They also improve a person’s attention and cognitive processes. A new study has shown that they may… Read more »
Many companies now rely on contingent workers more than ever. And the trend toward using contingent labor is likely to continue. But these workers are not employees of the companies they work for. They may be employees of a staffing agency or working as a contract employee for a specified period of time. This situation… Read more »
There are different opinions about how to handle questions at a job interview. Much of the conventional wisdom is that you should make sure to answer each question thoroughly, giving it the attention it deserves, but that you should avoid lengthy responses. You don’t want to ramble on. You want to answer the question, and… Read more »
We all want to make our work days as productive as possible. For many people, that simply means putting in more hours. But there comes a point when working longer produces diminishing returns. In fact, there is research showing that the longer we work, the less productive we become. But there things you can do… Read more »
In a recent survey, a number of CEOs and other business leaders were questioned about the skills that are needed to excel in the business world today. They listed a range of different skills, all of which fell into one of five categories. Here are the categories of desired skills as named by the business… Read more »
Employee referral programs are used by a lot of businesses today. They work well because employees have many professional and business contacts to draw upon. Because these programs have worked so well, some businesses are expanding them. They are not only encouraging employees to refer potential employees, but are also reaching out to former employees,… Read more »
If you are concerned about advancing your career, having a profile on LinkedIn is a necessity. It is a place where you can sell yourself and your expertise. But to get the most out of LinkedIn, you need to be sure to update your profile on a regular basis. Here are things to look at… Read more »
If you are going to be interviewing with a company for a job, you need to do your research, to find out as much as you can about the firm so you don’t appear uninformed at the interview. If you start asking questions about things that could easily be found on the company website, you… Read more »
You know exercise is good for you. But you probably don’t know how good. It is so good for your overall health that some have called it the magic drug. Most importantly, it can help boost your performance and your mood at work. Here is a short list of all of the things exercise does…. Read more »
Many people have gaps in their resumes. It is not an uncommon thing these days when you consider the recent instability of the economy, downsizing, mergers and the like. Even so, attitudes often do not change as quickly as circumstances, and so if you find yourself job hunting, you have to figure out how to… Read more »