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.
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...
Cross-training employees, which involves teaching them new skills to expand their capabilities beyond their original roles, offers significant benefits for innovative...
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...
Whether a mailed formal letter or a DM through social media, all correspondence leaves an impression. Email is no exception. Poorly written emails can make recipients...
When the company promoted Brian to a management position last month, he never dreamed Alex would be his most problematic direct report. Close friends since meeting at...
Following the retirement of a colleague, Angela thoroughly expected the company to name her as the new executive secretary to the organization’s vice president....
On the surface, Loretta looks like an ideal employee. She consistently gets her work done correctly and on time, sometimes even taking on additional assignments during...
Prior to coming on board as the new departmental manager, Andrew heard a great deal about an employee named Kristen. When he looked over past performance reviews to get...
With the unemployment rate remaining steadily low, employers continue to focus their efforts on filling openings. Finding qualified candidates and getting them to accept...
Allison opened her inbox to a message she did not want to see. Two weeks ago, she interviewed at Anderson Ltd. She thought the meeting went well and really hoped to land...
Nerves, tax forms, benefit enrollment decisions, mastering people’s names, understanding company policies… the start of a new job is not exactly synonymous with...
“What is your dream vacation?”
“What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?”
“If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra...
When you think of an inclusive work environment, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a conference table with workers of various ages, ethnicities, and genders...
All new employees get jitters on their first day at a new job, but Patty was particularly nervous. The first day at her last position had been awkward. As she met...
When you hear the term “manager,” what comes to mind? Some people may envision an individual who endlessly seems to host or attend meetings. Others may think of an...
What does being a manager involve? A better question might be “What doesn’t it?” Managers play a crucial role in virtually all areas of the business environment...
To create a workplace where honesty thrives, everyone needs to participate. Clear reporting procedures for issues like safety violations or theft should be outlined in...
