Employment tips

How to interrupt without being rude

At the best of times, conference calls can be unwieldy, from the guy who fails to mute the flushing toilet, to the latecomers who join midway through and ask questions that have already been answered. And then there are the people who get dropped off — and the inevitable beeping sound of rejoining.

Why you need a harsh boss

Everyone wants a nice boss. And if a nice boss is one who respects me and my work, challenges me to get better and wants to see me grow as both a professional and a leader, then I’m for it too.

But too many people look at a hard-charging boss and jump to the conclusion that he or she is a tyrant.

Here’s what these people don’t get: just because you have a nice boss, doesn’t mean you have a good boss.

Why it’s important to maintain your employability

While employers once criticized candidates with multiple positions on their resumes, these days the loyal long timers find themselves under scrutiny.

5 ways great leaders cultivate wisdom in the workplace

Wisdom guides our thinking, attitude and overall mindset. It pushes us to break through boundaries, and to see beyond the obvious.

The Backstabber's guide to getting ahead: Ten sneaky tricks

An employer can terminate an employee for any reason or no reason at all, so if you should make a bad hire you can correct the problem quickly without much trouble.

You take a much bigger risk when you join a new employer. The wrong job can destroy your mojo and your self-esteem. It can play tricks on your emotional state and get you to doubt yourself. You can even become ill because of the stress of working in the wrong place, but once you are in a bad job it can be hard to find the time, energy and focus to start a new job search.

5 common job seeking mistakes and how to fix them

So how do you ensure you’re being perceived the way you want? Consider these simple tips to negate the most common job-seeking mistakes.