February, aka the month of love, is dedicated to focusing on what (and who) we love. In addition to friends, family, significant others, Girl Scout Cookies and Game of Thrones, wouldn’t it be nice to hear “the people I work with”, “the company I work for”, or “my company’s management team” on […]
Read MoreWith the flu continuing to plague offices around the state, now is the perfect time to take a look at a new law in Washington that encourages employees to stay home if they, or a family member, needs care. Although it has been almost a month since the Washington State Paid Sick Leave Law went […]
Read MoreAt one point, you saw potential in your employees. In fact, that’s exactly why you hired them. Out of the candidate pool that you were presented with, you chose them because their work history, training, and impressive accolades all pointed to the potential for success in your company. Other than hiring them and giving them […]
Read MoreChills, body aches, fever, runny nose, cough, and vomiting in combination with one another may signal that you have become the flu’s latest target. Although sanitizing surfaces, washing your hands often and taking your vitamins are all ways to prevent illness, the flu virus may prove stronger than your efforts to stay healthy. With 46 […]
Read MoreThose with more flexible work schedules face a difficult decision: should I get to work early and leave early, or is it more beneficial to arrive later in the morning and stay late? While there isn’t a clear or correct answer to this question, there are many benefits to resisting the urge to hit the […]
Read MoreDo you ever feel that you aren’t receiving the recognition that you deserve for your work? Have you ever wondered if your boss or manager is even aware of the contributions that you are making? Do you feel underappreciated due to a lack of acknowledgement? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you may relate […]
Read MoreAs we enter the second week of January, a simple glance around a packed gym or a bustling produce section at the grocery store tells me that the health and wellness resolutions that were made on January 1st are successful (so far). Hopefully, resolutions extended beyond our waistlines and you are noticing higher productivity around […]
Read MoreYou just finished answering the interviewer’s curveball of a question and you know that you knocked it out of the park. It was a hard question, but you came in prepared and delivered an impressive response. But just when you are imagining yourself rounding the bases and heading for home, you hear crickets […]
Read MoreInterviews are often comprised of two types of questions: straight forward inquiries and open ended behavioral questions. Of the two, I find behavioral questions are more difficult to answer. After all, I can easily tell an interviewer where I went to school or how long I was employed at my previous company in one sentence, […]
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