Posts Tagged ‘work life balance’
If you’re looking for work-life balance, beware these red flags in job postings
by Guest Author, Jeff Clabaugh Most job applications at least start online, and job hunters have pet peeves about the process. A survey of about 1,400 recent job seekers and managers with hiring experience by employer review site JobSage found some common phrases in job postings that made applicants concerned about work-life balance at the company. “If…
Read MoreHow to Be More Productive in 2022
Want to be more productive in 2022? Do you need to strike a better work-life alignment? Here are some great ways to do just that from industry experts and professionals. Which ones are you going to try? Set a timer for your work time Take a break every hour, and spend 15 minutes on something…
Read MoreSay “No” to These Things and Control Your Time
Learning how to control your time goes a long way to increasing your productivity and setting priorities. The first step is learning to say “no” to things that don’t serve your goals. So many of us are natural people pleasers and saying “no” feels weird and “mean.” It’s not. Remember, when you say “YES” to…
Read MoreHow to Recognize Workplace Bullying
As adults, we often believe that we have left bullying on the playground and at school. Unfortunately, some adults never outgrow this bad behavior and workplace bullying is a real thing. Children who are bullied tend to have trouble in school and in their personal lives and the same goes for adults. It’s rude and…
Read MoreMake the Most out of Remote Meetings
Remote meetings can be challenging at the best of times: tech difficulties, timing challenges, and a lessening of social cues can decrease meeting effectiveness. However, they can still be successful. Here are some straightforward strategies to make the most out of your meeting. Pay Extra Attention to Nonverbal Cues in Online Meetings Humans are hardwired…
Read MoreWork Styles of Different Generations
Do you think these work styles match your generation? Find out! Given that many are choosing to work longer rather than retire (or doing so out of necessity), it’s possible to have 3 different generations working together–all with very different work styles. Each generation was born and raised during very different times and it’s shaped…
Read MoreTips for Improving Your Work Life Balance
Work Life Balance is a popular phrase these days. Is it even possible to achieve a healthy balance and still be extremely successful at both? It is, and in fact it is imperative in order to be the most successful you can be at work and at life. However, it is not a perfect balancing…
Read MoreTips for Balancing Work and School (for adults)
Balancing work and school can be hard. Every student studying an adult education course knows their education is central to their future career. It’s natural to want to throw everything at it, making sure that you get the best possible results so it will lead to the best career outcomes. But studying does not need…
Read MoreMake the most out of your stepping stone job
Are you in a stepping stone job right now? We’ve all had them. A stepping stone job (or several) is necessary to gain experience and knowledge on the way to your desired career. If you find yourself in a stepping stone position, it is best to get everything you can out of it before you…
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