SharePoint: Subsite or page?

  • April 02, 2018

Although SharePoint was intended to be managed at the subsite level by administrators from operational areas of an organization, without a bit of understanding of the...

We’re wide awake and worrying about work

  • March 29, 2018

Sleepless nights caused by work anxiety are taking a heavy toll on employees. According to new research from global staffing firm Accountemps, 44% of professionals often...

Ugh, they want a LinkedIn testimonial!

  • March 07, 2018

LinkedIn recommendations are a great tool for showcasing your work performance and helping colleagues show theirs. However, what should you do if someone asks you for a...

5 wrong ways to use LinkedIn

  • March 01, 2018

LinkedIn can be invaluable when it comes to building connections that could grow your business, further your career and more. However, if you abuse the platform, you...

Fight off workplace envy

  • February 12, 2018

If you have a rock-star colleague and the bosses seem to love her, it can be hard not to feel a little jealous. How do you stop envy from ruining your work when you feel...

5 fabulous Google Chrome extensions

  • November 29, 2017

The right Google Chrome extensions can make you wonder how you ever coped with work before them. Here are five recommendations for extensions that can make your work...

Keeping corporate identity in PowerPoint

  • November 06, 2017

Using a PowerPoint theme that consistently applies elements from your branding to each slide makes presentation creation easy. Here are some tips for setting up a good...

Build your influence at work

  • September 18, 2017

To get noticed not just by your friends or your team, but everyone at work, try these 5 things.

When to speak up against a superior

  • July 17, 2017

Speaking up about something you think a superior is doing wrong is intimidating and risky. From calling attention to a serious violation to questioning a simple business...

3 tips for improving minute-taking skills

  • June 28, 2017

Unless you’re a trained stenographer, keeping thorough minutes can be a challenge. If you’re responsible for taking minutes, here are three tips to help you...

Let technology tame your inbox

  • June 23, 2017

Employees spend an average of 13 hours a week reading and responding to email, according to The McKinsey Global Institute. Luckily technology can alleviate some of the...

Patience pays off for this admin

  • June 19, 2017

Laura Golonka, the executive assistant to the president of Combined Insurance in Chicago, says patience and persistence are among the most important qualities she has...