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Beat June Gloom–Stay Home!
June 2017’s Orange County Business Journal features the latest YES! article, which offers tips for beating work’s pre–summer vacation grays. June Gloom is more than cloudy skies. It’s that feeling you get when the kids are out of school but you’re still working, the surf is up but you’re stuck in the office, and that sassy summer outfit […]
So You Think You Can Quit: 5 People to Talk to First
You’re going to quit your job, saddle up, and ride for greener pastures. Whoa, there–talk to these folks first.
How to Manage an Unhappy Employee
Adequately address an employee’s unhappiness before they reach for the door.
How to Spot an Unhappy Employee
A comment, a look, or just a vibe–gauge how your employee is really feeling.
How to Survive Your Bad Boss
Who knew: A bad boss provides opportunities for you to grow!
4 Ways to Improve Your Work-Life Balance
is it really possible to achieve that ideal balance—to have it all?
3 Tips to Help You Find the Perfect Mentor
Your boss is not always the best choice to help steer your career.
5 Things Never to Say at Work
It’s easy to say something emotional, defensive, or downright negative when you’re under stress.
Networking Opportunities You’re Missing at Conferences
During a weeklong educational conference, I watched an eager young woman make the same mistake every time…
So Your Direct Report Is a Pain…
We know you’ve felt it—someone at work you just don’t gel with, so much that you’re barely able to stand in their presence without feeling exasperation or disgust. But what if that person reports to you and you have to manage them? How can you overcome your negative feelings for the greater good?
Are You an Annoying LinkedIn User?
You’ve got this professional networking thing down! You’re linking in, sending connection requests, and keeping your profile current at every turn. But there’s something wrong, here. You may know not to trash your boss or post photos of your puppy or your gluten-free snacks, but do you know what you should be doing on LinkedIn?
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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