A freelancer for more than 20 years, Beth Braccio Hering specializes in writing about job hunting, workplace issues, and flexible work arrangements. Her articles have been featured on CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, LiveCareer, and a variety of other sites. She holds a degree in sociology from Northwestern University.
Despite widespread awareness of the importance of work-life balance, especially after the pandemic highlighted its health consequences, achieving it remains a challenge....
According to a recent poll by MyPerfectResume, a staggering 88% of workers are feeling burned out. This isn’t just an individual issue – it’s a major...
A truly successful work-life balance goes beyond checking off to-do lists. It means being fully present and fulfilled in both work and personal life, without feeling...
Management should clearly communicate how they plan to use the results of brainstorming sessions to show employees their ideas are valued. This includes explaining the...
Transparent and open communication from leadership can help combat workplace gossip and misinformation spread by toxic employees. When employees feel informed and heard,...
Toxic employees negatively impact the workplace and should not be ignored. Their behavior can lead to a variety of problems, and managers must address the issue before...
These individuals range in how many toxic traits they exhibit, and the severity of those traits, but the bottom line remains the same: they negatively impact everyone...
Performance reviews are a formal way to track employee performance over time. They help managers give feedback, make decisions about salaries and promotions, and compare...
Manager Jim sits with his direct report, Emily, in the human resources office for a meeting resulting from his submitting a written warning about her excessive mobile...
Suppose a neighbor at a block party inquires about the company for which you work. After you provide the basics about the goods and services it offers and your role in...
Sophia goes over her notes one last time before heading to bed. She wants the presentation tomorrow to go well, and she knows falling back on what she rehearsed will...
He cleaned out his cubicle and went through an exit interview. Now, after three weeks (or three months or three years . . .) this former employee wants to return to your...
In August 2021, Jack decided to move from New Jersey to North Carolina. His elderly grandmother – with whom he always had a particularly close relationship –...
“Why are you looking for a new role?”
Lucky for Kevin, he thought about this question before his job interview. If not, he might have given the hiring manager a...
Veronica hits the snooze button a second time. How she wishes she still had PTO days to use. Motivating herself to get out of bed and face another day at her office...
Dan dreads needing to call Anne into his office, but he knows he should not put off the conversation any longer. Something has been “off” with this long-time...
Giving and receiving a gift should be a pleasant experience. People exchange presents as a way of showing they value a relationship. Bestowing demonstrates appreciation...
“Why didn’t he just come to me for assistance?”
Many a manager has pondered this question after an employee makes a mistake or struggles with a situation. Most...
Smart organizations realize that time spent cross-training employees yields a substantial return on investment. Benefits of cross-training – defined as teaching...
In the back of his mind, Joel always feared this day would come. Gina, one of his best employees, submitted her letter of resignation. With a low unemployment rate and...
