How to Manage Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental health in the workplace is a topic a lot of professionals are discussing in today’s world of work. More and more employees are expressing that they feel stressed out at work. Having high-stress levels in the workplace can also lead to a decline in your health, stressed-out relationships, lower productivity, and more. When youContinue reading “How to Manage Mental Health in the Workplace”

Making Networking Easier and More Productive

Networking is beneficial for your career, but it is also an activity that most people are not comfortable with. Networking doesn’t always seem to work in the beginning because you are starting to work on building relationships. Since networking is primarily relationship building it is important to realize that the benefits could happen months orContinue reading “Making Networking Easier and More Productive”

Leadership in your career and life

Leadership is a skill that is very important to develop in today’s competitive job market. Do you often think to yourself what can I do to improve my leadership in life and work? When you have been set in a position that requires you to lead others through their career, sports, or just in lifeContinue reading “Leadership in your career and life”

You and your well-being in the workplace

We have all heard about it. Employee well-being in the workplace and how can we achieve it? There are also many terms used interchangeably that describe employee well-being. Some of these terms include employee happiness, satisfaction, etc. While we cannot always control what goes on in the workplace, what we can control is how weContinue reading “You and your well-being in the workplace”

Easy Early Morning Routines

Getting up early and starting your day can set you on the path of having more productive and meaningful days. When you get up early not only do you have more time to make yourself a priority, but you also have time to accomplish things you normally would not have time for, and therefore youContinue reading “Easy Early Morning Routines”

Are you thinking of a career change? Read this first!

At times in our careers, we all come to a crossroads, where we need to decide if it is time to switch gears and perhaps move into another industry and change our careers. Of course, a career change could include changing industries or doing a complete career pivot. Once we are several years into ourContinue reading “Are you thinking of a career change? Read this first!”

Steps to Salary Negotiation: Hacks and Tips

So, you are on the job market to find your next fulfilling career and a pay raise. You finally get through the interview, but the salary offer is not what you were expecting. You are at a point in your career where you have a diverse set of skills and experiences that you can offerContinue reading “Steps to Salary Negotiation: Hacks and Tips”

Looking to go to college? Read this first!

Are you thinking about going to college or possibly returning for more post-secondary education? Choosing a post-secondary program is a big investment of time and money. Typically, you will want to make the right decision the first time before you dive into a program. Whether it is a community college program or a graduate degreeContinue reading “Looking to go to college? Read this first!”

Can volunteering really help your career?

Volunteering – can it help your career? The truth is that volunteering can significantly help you grow in a new profession that you want to pursue. It can also allow you to network and get exposure to people you might normally not get a chance to connect with. I have always volunteered in my careerContinue reading “Can volunteering really help your career?”

4 Steps to Successful Informational Interviewing

The topic of informational interviewing makes a lot of people nervous. Concerns like how do I get started, where do I go to meet people, how do I use social media to ask about an informational interview, and what do I say during an informational interview are often big concerns that individuals have. The truthContinue reading “4 Steps to Successful Informational Interviewing”