In the Workplace

As the nation continues to struggle with a challenging economy there has been much talk about people losing jobs in this recession and much focus on helping the "job-seeker". But what about people who still have their jobs and are dealing with the daily stress of doing "double-time" to remain employed.

Whether you are new in role within your current organization or new to the organization, it is important to get off to a strong start. In each situation, there are three steps you can employ to increase your likelihood of success. First, you need to develop a 90 day plan. This plan should have 30 and 60 day milestones.

The Client: It only seemed natural that James was angry. Wouldn't you be angry if you were being passed over for a promotion? And this wasn't the first time. Last month, there was a really big project being drafted by the Leadership Team that was loaded with more authority, more responsibility and, of course, more money. James was sure he was a sure-fit for the position. But to his dismay, it was offered to a younger, less tenured employee. Now a much juicer promotion was on the table and that promised even more than the other position.

In a recent survey of senior leaders, 90% indicated that they had not designated a leadership role specifically for diverse candidates. Yet the survey did indicate that there is significant interest in qualified, diverse candidates in leadership ranks. In fact, for outside hires, the respondents were very interested in seeing a diverse slate of candidates.

Looking for a job after taking some time away? Use these hints for reentering the workforce after some time off.

Since the ancient days, in the Mesopotamian civilization, writing has been a tool used to express feelings, relay messages, and help understand what is misunderstood. Before Alexander Graham Bell introduced the telephone, writing letters was the prime method used to communicate with another person who was far away.

For those of us who work for an organization and long enough, we will eventually have a difficult boss. You currently have one or expect to have one soon, thus you are reading this article. Many times, a difficult boss is challenging because they have a different style, approach, pace or demeanor. Infrequently, they may simply not like you or your approach to work or projects. Regardless of situation, there are actions you can take to help navigate this chapter of your career.

Workplace success is strongly linked to your relationship with your supervisor. This is important for raises, development and advancement. Your supervisor has a significant role in each of those areas. On the other side, the “boss” is one of the largest reasons employees change organizations. Thus, it is critical to optimize this working relationship.

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