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ON THE JOB Coronavirus has shaken everyone to the core, but now more than ever, workers around the world have to stick together. Want to do your part? Prove you’re a team player. To boost your own profile (and reap the rewards), first you must help others succeed. “You have to be able to work…

You’re the boss of your company, but your company is not the boss of you According to a Monster’s 2020 State of the Candidate survey of 1,000 full-time and part-time employees in the United States, 34% said their job negatively affects their mental health. Many employees have experienced anxiety (41%), depression (24%), and physical illness…

You might be getting a pink slip, but you want to make sure you’re also getting as much compensation as possible when you head out the door. You probably know that you can negotiate your starting salary and raises when you start a job, but did you know that you can also negotiate your severance pay agreement when you…

If your company needs to solve big problems or meet major goals, it’s likely you create a strategic team — or a set of strategic teams — tasked with moving the needle on those key issues. Typically speaking, strategic teams are chartered as part of a special program or initiative, such as closing the gap on operating margins or…

About 10 million Americans filed for unemployment in the final weeks of March. Not all industries are furloughing or laying off employees, though. With surges in demand for groceries, toiletries, and delivery in general during the coronavirus outbreak, many industries are hiring and hundreds of thousands of front-line positions are currently open. “Employers have the primary responsibility for providing a safe and healthy work environment,”…

Are you working too many hours, neglecting friends, and sacrificing your health in the name of professional success? If so, you’re not alone. Many organizational leaders share this experience — even multimillionaires like Arianna Huffington, who once passed out from sheer exhaustion, hit her face on her desk, and woke up in a pool of her own…

What’s the first thing you, as a business executive, do when you need to tackle big issues like closing the gap on operating margins, creating better operations processes, or identifying the best new path to growth and development? Chances are you put together a strategic team. An integral part of any organization, a strategic team is tasked with…

When it comes to the success of your organization, nothing is more important than talent. A business lives and dies by the quality of its hires. If you’re struggling to hire the caliber of candidate you’d like to have in your organization, you’re facing a serious problem. What can you do to bring in the…

Take this simple, compelling approach to communication You’ve worked hard to develop a strategy that helps your organization achieve its ambitious goals. But even the most brilliant strategy won’t be successful unless everyone–from a senior leader to an entry-level employee–understands how to support your organization’s plan. That’s why you need to articulate the strategy in…

Turning a prospect into a loyal customer starts with the sales experience. Salespeople set the tone for the relationship, and to make that first impression count, they must learn to work efficiently and communicate effectively. Successful salespeople know they have to hone specific skills if they want to deliver great customer experiences. Here are five of the most…

Five years of experience or more, a top earner in their last role, outstanding recommendations from previous supervisors — yes, these seemingly perfect sales candidates really do exist. However, a candidate is not guaranteed to excel on your team just because their resume ticks all the boxes. Perfect on paper does not necessarily mean perfect in real…

Don’t put your career in jeopardy by making these mistakes. (The last one may surprise you.) Congratulations: You’re awesome at what you do. But don’t prolong the celebration. To continue to learn, sharpen your skills, and advance in your career, you have to push yourself out of your comfort zone and tackle new ground. Otherwise,…

Wellness and performance go hand in hand, so it makes sense that employee well-being has become an increasingly important part of regular performance discussions. Your employees need the support of their managers if they are to perform at their best, and this is especially true for any employees who may be dealing with mental health…

No more boring, “I’ll never get that hour back” meetings. Here’s how to energize your next virtual meeting. Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced a virtual meeting that’s: Boring Unproductive Pointless A great way to catch up on emails because you’re not paying attention to anything that’s going on Wow, I see a lot…

Does your company have a positive culture of conversation — a culture where employees are free to voice ideas, find solutions, and innovate? Many employers believe they do and are often confused by the lack of problem-solving ideas coming from their teams. Why the disconnect? The answer may surprise you. According to our recent research in conjunction with…

You can’t make the work disappear. But you can do this. There’s no doubt that burnout is a risk in every fast-moving organization. For example, a Gallup survey found that 67% of full-time employees feel burned out at work at least occasionally. But while leaders can’t make work go away, you can do something to avoid burnout,…

An analysis covering 27 years of research has shown that a nurse-led quality program improves the care of older adults in a number of key areas. The Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program has proven successful in preventing falls, improving patient safety and quality of care, reducing potentially inappropriate medications, and helping healthcare…

What comes to mind when you think about your morals and values? Is it plausible to think these very basic principles could quite possibly be responsible for your perception of the world around you? What about the effect they have on your job or your work ethic? Family development expert Stephen J. Bavolek defines our morals as…

A better job is waiting for you. These tips for overcoming fear of change can give you the boost you need. For most job seekers, the phrase “new job” is exciting because it signals opportunities to learn new skills, expand your network, and build your resume. But change can also be intimidating. If you’re scared…

Most job candidates have a short list of considerations by which they gauge prospective employers. Salary, 401(k) plans, health insurance, and generous vacation benefits often top that list. One factor that can go overlooked in the vetting process, however, is the question of mental health benefits. These are worth looking into with any prospective employer, regardless of…

Communicate in an authentic and meaningful way. Ever feel like you spend a lot of time communicating, but that your words don’t resonate? Sure, team members act on the most important directives, but employees are not as motivated and energized as you’d like them to be. The solution, according to executive coach Amy Jen Su,…