Many professionals want to advance in their careers but have no desire to manage a team. Contrary to popular belief, this does not portend the end of career growth. For those who wish to progress onwards and upwards, but don’t want to manage a team, here are other ways to evolve professionally.
How to Manage Someone Who Seems to Ruffle Everyone’s Feathers
Navigating hard personalities who make it their mission to ruffle feathers at work can be taxing for you and your coworkers. Here are some ways to help your colleague find more positive ways to contribute to the team and, hopefully, de-ruffle some feathers along the way.
New Boss With a New Leadership Style? How to Cope
Learn how to manage a new boss with a new leadership style using effective communication, taking the initiative, staying observant and flexible, and seeing this new shift as an opportunity.
Expressing Work Complaints In a Positive Way
By Andrew Forrester Navigating different personalities and company cultures can be hard. Here are some ideas for managing those difficulties and avoiding the label of “downer” at work. “Communication – the human connection – is the key to personal and career success.” Paul J. Meyer, motivational speaker In my first… read more
10 Warning Signs to Look For During the Interview Process
By Anne Evenson Job interviews are typically thought of as a Q & A session where the employer asks the questions and the candidate answers them. However, it’s important to remember that you are interviewing them too! Read on and discover the top ten warning signs to look for when… read more
What Makes a Great Employee Recognition Program?
Establishing a thoughtful and consistent approach to recognizing employee achievements can help boost employee engagement and is critical to the growth and success of any organization. Read on and discover more about the benefits of employee recognition programs and the seven essential elements to consider when developing your program.
6 Skills You Need for Freelancing Success
Life as a freelancer might sound ideal since you set your own schedule, work from home, and do the work you love. But to succeed, you’ll need an extra set of skills beyond those you market to clients. Check out these skills to see if freelance is for you.
You Were Passed Over for a Promotion. Now What?
After jumping through all the hoops and despite being a stellar candidate, the promotion went to someone else. Now what? Read below to learn how to move on after being passed for a promotion.
How to Recover From a Negative Performance Review
Performance reviews are stressful enough. Add unfavorable feedback and you could feel overwhelmed with feelings of defeat. Read below to learn some simple tactics and strategies you can employ to recover from a negative performance review.
How To Talk About Being Fired In An Interview
As if being fired weren’t hard enough, now you have to talk about it in an interview. Here are some things to consider before explaining yourself to future employers.
