Productivity in the Workplace
Let’s be honest, you are going to tell your manager about this job offer because you want a counter offer, some sort of monetary acknowledgment of your value to the company. You like your job, you just want more money, right? So to answer your last question, I am going to say “yes.” There is a very strong possibility that your manager will think that you are trying to extort a raise by threatening to leave.
Read MoreRemember that project I assigned to you four months ago? Four. Months. Ago.
I remember the day we talked about this project very vividly. You looked very attentive, listened carefully, nodded your head as if you understood everything. You were even taking notes. I believed you. For once I put all my pre-conceived notions about you behind us, and I believed you.
Read MoreLet’s admit it, not everyone is capable of composing a resume that adequately highlights their abilities.The candidate who lands an interview is usually the one who has the most impressive resume.
I can help you to create a well-crafted resume that fits your skills, experience and background. A professionally looking resume that presents your actual skills can dramatically increase your resume response rate. After all, I know what employers are looking for in resumes.
I upset people. Most of the time not intentionally but nonetheless. I try my best not to, but simply being who I am, a boss, I set people off. This, I view, as unavoidable, expected and certainly not unusual in the work environment. This is real life, so suck it up, people.
As a boss (or a human being), I will never try to please everyone because it is impossible.
You build a different network. Networking is always good, especially when it is more diverse.
You widen your professional exposure. Make sure not to be shy and put your skills out there.
You develop new skills. You might be surprised what you can learn while working as a temp.
You might get hired into a permanent position if you perform well. It is not given, but it is very possible.
Your pay might be better than expected. I know temps who were making about 50K a year. Yes, by temping. The formula is simple: the more you make, the more a temp agency makes.
You maintain a somewhat flexible schedule that lets you look for a job you really want.
As a manager, it never ceases to amaze me how employees will find ways to waste their time at work. Over the last ten years, I’ve probably seen, heard, or caught employees doing just about everything in the workplace. Here are some of the more common and not-so-common ways that I’ve seen employees waste their time at work, along with a few fun stories. Internet Browsing For most people, including myself, a little Internet browsing here and there is no problem. I’m not going to say I never check…
Read MoreI have to admit that supervising people can be a very rewarding experience. It also can be frustrating, sometimes even maddening. People come to me with different set of problems. Some like to complain about others. Some like to ask for advice or direction they need to take with a project. Some like to have a conversation about a raise, the most intimidating discussion of all. However, I believe that if this conversation is timed correctly, researched and approached properly, the subject of a raise is not intimidating. Not at…
Read MoreWondering what’s going on in your boss’ head? Dying to know what the interviewing panel thinks when you are stumbling to answer a tricky question? Wishing you could know how to handle all that drama at work? Going to ask for a raise but not sure what to say? Just got promoted, feeling overwhelmed but your ego stops you from showing it to your boss? Hold and behold because you find yourself in the right place.
Read MoreFinding gifts for your office can be hard as a manager. Most offices are a diverse range of people, so getting something that works for everyone can be hard. Plus, you need to be a little political when it comes to giving gifts in the office. Here are some surefire ways to reward your employees for a year well done, and make them feel valued this holiday. Give Gift Cards One of the easiest things you can give your employees is a gift card to a store or restaurant. This…
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