If you want to feel empowered at work, an easy way to do so is to take ownership of the space you call 'home' in your workplace; that may be an actual office, a cubicle, a counter, cash register, or even a broom closet (not unheard of). You may work from home or a remote …
Put Yourself Out There to Improve Your Career Path
One of the best ways to move up in your job is to get noticed by your boss and other higher-ups. The sky can be the limit to opening up your career path when you accept your expertise and share it within (and outside) the organization. While you get hired for your skills and knowledge, …
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Do You Care About Your Customers (End-Users)?
I just got off the phone, after at least 6 attempts, trying to reach a business who called me several times to discuss my account and marketing through them. What the person didn't tell me is that the company is emailed-based. What the heck! If she had left this tidbit of information, I wouldn't be …
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What People Earn Report Just Out
Every year I look forward to Parade's annual issue of What People Earn. I first wrote about this back in April of 2012; back then, they did a then and now where income was reported for the same profession in two different time spans to see how things have changed. For example, a hotel desk …