Stop Talking. (And Think)
I’m going to come clean. I forgot about all of you. I didn’t write this post until the last minute. It’s because I’ve had a lot going on lately. You see, a few weeks ago my trusty 1996 Ford Explorer broke down on the way to a hearing, and after hearing from the mechanic that […]
Maintaining a Personal Touch in a Wired World
Two weeks ago I wrote about mobile technology and its value in the retail industry as part of mobile recruiting week on Blogging4Jobs. I spent a lot of time reflecting on how technology has altered how we communicate in HR while writing that piece and reading every other blog that week. Anywhere our mobile phones […]
Manner Monday: Memorial Day and Flag Etiquette
Every Sunday Blogging4Jobs invites our resident Etiquette Expert, CareySue Vega (@Etiquette101), to share tips when it comes to etiquette in the workplace during our own preview of Manner Monday. Memorial Day weekend in the States – most employees look at it as a three-day weekend. Time to head to the lake/beach/mountains, unplug and get away […]
How to Survive the First Week of Your "Big Kid" Job
You’ve just graduated college and you’re getting excited about your first “big kid” job. Although you’re super pumped about your new endeavor, you’re also probably nervous about what to expect for your first week on the job. Learning the ropes of your new job can be overwhelming, and the first week will definitely feel like […]
Dealing with Workplace Betrayal – Part 2
What to Do When Someone Steals Credit for an Idea. This is the second in a 4-part series on the all-too common occurrence of workplace betrayal. The first post dealt with the workplace tattle, how to eliminate his or her power over you, to repair the damage done by a tattle-tale, and the best […]
Dealing With Workplace Betrayal – Part 1
If you have spent enough time in the workplace, you have probably suffered the surprise of betrayal. I’m not talking about getting fired or not getting a promotion. Those events are par for the course for any ambitious, risk-taking, goal-oriented employee. What I’m talking about is when a workplace friend or mentor engages in conduct […]
