The process of recruiting a new employee is costly and time-consuming, so getting the best person is paramount. Many organizations are tempted to cut corners due to pressure on time and budget when recruiting; however, it seldom pays off in the end. Let’s take a look at the most common
Often, we think that we need to make huge changes in order to be happier or more successful. We might plan to switch jobs or even switch the field we work in. We might think that moving to a different city or state might help us to achieve our life
Many of us want to make a change in our lives. We want a better love life, a better family life, a better career, a better body etc. But the whole problem is that we’re full of negativity when it comes to these areas of our lives. Instead of thinking
We’ve all heard of (and dreaded) performance evaluations when you sit down with your supervisor and get their feedback on how well you’re doing. For some reason, this process always seems punitive in some way, and you’re always nervous before it even if you feel like you have been doing
Many people believe that visualization can get you where you want to go. The rules of visualization, as described in The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, gained a huge amount of popularity, with people trying to visualize relationships, money, promotions and even parking spaces into their lives! Visualizing Things That Make
Being an entrepreneur or a manager is largely about managing people. Sure, there may be some entrepreneurs who fixate on the product and making it perfect. And maybe they have some original ideas which will make a splash in the market. But if you can’t manage the people in your
At the coffee pot. In the hallways. In the restroom. Via texts that fly through the building. Communication happens whether you manage it or not. So why bother? Communication affects your bottom line In today’s workplace, everyone wants to be in the know and part of the conversation. Companies that
One of the mistakes that many people make in their careers is that they don’t make long term career plans. They just go with whatever job seems best to them at best. And this usually means the job that pays the most. But imagine a scenario in which you were
In his book, The Magic of Thinking Big, David Schwartz writes, “Belief in success is the one basic, absolutely essential ingredient of successful people.” You may have heard this kind of thinking before, especially if you’re a reader of self-help books. But it’s difficult to really understand what it means.
Most of us believe that a sense of purpose is necessary to be happy in the workplace. And this is largely true. If we feel that we are making a difference to the world somehow, it makes us happier and more productive in the long run. And “making a difference”
