You cannot make wise decisions by getting input only from those who are most likely to agree with you or similarly see the world. This approach causes insular thinking, and you’ll miss key input for your decision.
5 Tips for a Quality Letter of Recommendation
Many people wonder if there is a secret to the ‘right’ letter. They struggle with knowing who to ask and what to ask for. Below, find five tips to secure quality letters of recommendation.
Why Do People Become Defensive? Six Factors That Influence Defensiveness
Understanding the basis for your defensiveness will allow you to gain control of your feelings and make a choice about how you want to respond.
The Good and the Bad of Monitoring Your Remote Employees
Employers should no longer feel the need to poke their heads left and right, to make sure that tasks are completed according to company standards.
What to Know About Explaining a Gap in Employment
If you focus on the positives of what you learned rather than shying away from the gap, it shows employers that you are honest and ready to dive back into your career.
Employee Onboarding: Invest in Your Organization’s Success
When professionals feel connected to their employers — and committed to their careers — their interactions with other people are more consistently positive and constructive.
Physically Apart, but Still Together
Living through a global pandemic brings about anxiety. People are worried about their health and their job and childcare.
Is 2021 the Year for Pay Equity?
Many public employers continue to rely on pay programs adopted decades ago, a time when women and minorities were rarely involved or considered in the decisions.
What’s Your Leadership Story?
What is your leadership origin that made you the leader you are today? Which lens does your story lean into?