Business culture comes from the top-down. While not rolled out purposely, a business’ culture is essentially a game of Follow-the-Leader. If leadership does not have integrity, staff members will play fast and loose with their own work. If leadership trusts its employees, they will trust each other and leadership itself. It’s that simple. When it… Read more »
Interviews are as useful for a candidate as they are for an interviewer because they allow the job seeker to learn a lot about a potential employer. As a job seeker, the interview is your chance to get a feel for both the company and the job. You should treat these meetings as two-way conversations… Read more »
Trying to find a job can be annoying and slow-moving. There are only so many jobs you can submit an application for and interviews seemingly pop up randomly. So, when a job offer does come your way, it can be tempting to jump on it right away. However, the application process should be a two-way… Read more »
Like it or not, a job interview is a performance and like any performance, getting it right takes a lot of practice. Obviously, you don’t want to go into an interview cold. You also don’t want to practice once or twice, dust off your hands and flick on the TV. You should be practicing for… Read more »
In the past, keeping your work life and your professional life separate was simple principle that most people followed. The common wisdom was that combining personal and professional lives could affect how you are seen by others at work and your prospects for success with your organization. Now, with social media being all-pervasive, keeping that… Read more »
Odds are your job description has shifted within the last five years. Or perhaps the position you have didn’t even exist until recently. The workplace will continue to evolve as a result of technology, the economy, the environment and politics. The changing workplace is creating a skills gap, with a big group of jobs that… Read more »
According to research, the average employee doesn’t require a lot from management in order to do his or her job effectively. However, the things that employees do need are absolutely essential. Most employees require the same basic things from management: transparency, engagement, recognition and opportunity. This isn’t a lot to ask for and offering all… Read more »
Whether you have recently finished driving school or are an experienced driver, the heat out on the road will affect you and your truck. You should always take measures to defeat the heat throughout the summer months. The following summer safety driving tips can help keep you safe and comfortable until the cooler fall weather… Read more »
One of the greatest challenges for safety professionals is getting workers and management to “buy into” the notion of workplace safety. While it isn’t hard for safety professionals to explain safety practices and the reasons behind them, it is much more difficult to get both groups to comply. Some managers may feel that business demands… Read more »
Unfortunately, difficult people can be found in any job – from employees who won’t take direction, to disconnected upper management, to demanding clients. Fortunately, difficult people can be easy to deal with; you just have to embrace the right mindset. Consider the following tips on how to deal with difficult people at work. Dealing with… Read more »