By LISA SWAN You want to have staff that work to make your business a success. But what if you have an employee who is not performing? Should you just fire that person, or put the staffer on an improvement plan, or use another option? First of all, before… Read More
Are you at an impasse in your life? Perhaps you are bored with your personal life, sick of doing the same old, same old things. Or maybe you are tired of your work routine. So how do you get unstuck? Well, if you keep on doing what you have been doing, you will keep on getting what you’ve been getting, as the cliché goes. Read More
BY LISA SWAN You got the job! Those can be magic words no matter what your situation in life is. Whether you are just out of school and eager to work, suffering through long-term unemployment, or just ready for a job change, you may be excited after hearing those… Read More
By KATHY KARA Multitasking is pervasive in our society and it may make us feel like better because it may seem that by multitasking, one is being more productive. However, multitasking actually often leads to subpar work and added stress. According to a study by the Journal of Communication, researchers… Read More
By BEN HARGROVE Procrastinators can be both too hard and too easy on themselves. They can be their own worst critics – hating themselves for not getting things done. But they can also allow themselves to get away with the same excuses over and over again. Clicking on this… Read More
By LISA SWAN It may seem like achieving a work/life balance is a cruel joke, especially if you have a demanding career. But it is possible to have both a satisfying career, and a fulfilling personal life. You just need to get creative. Here are some tips at moving… Read More
By KATHY KARA Having a LinkedIn profile is a great way to network and find job opportunities. Many people create profiles on LinkedIn but do not know how to use LinkedIn to attain the maximum benefit of networking on the site. Recruiters use LinkedIn to find potential job candidates, so… Read More
By KATHY KARA Getting away from the office and having a corporate retreat can help to bring a fresh perspective to issues that may be discussed during the retreat regarding the company. A successful corporate retreat offers a less structured setting than the day-to-day office work atmosphere. This type of… Read More
Assembling an advisory board is critical to a company, especially for a new company. A strong advisory board can help to lend credibility to a new business, help to build contacts, and serve to provide feedback for the business. Read More
Meredith Haberfeld was recently asked to be a guest on ABC’s hit T.V. show, The Revolution. During her segment on the show, she offered up her 5 top tough love tips for those in the job market. As a career coach who has worked with a range of… Read More
