REPOSITIONING DURING A SLOWER TIME

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 

 
REPOSITIONING DURING A SLOWER TIME
 
A slow economy and constant change make everyone anxious. What are some of the ways to reposition your career for growth?
 
On a personal level, slow downs and layoffs, as hard as they are to live through, provide the opportunity to redefine your priorities and goals.
 
If there [...]

Keeping Jack and Jill Motivated

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 
 

Keeping Jack and Jill Motivated
 
You’ve hired a new employee.  References and background check were perfect.  The first few weeks were a dream.

Jack or (Jill) is motivated and enthusiastic for weeks.  Slowly, you realize that Jack is not meeting your expectations.  His attitude is no longer stellar and he seems to be [...]

Time Off from the Office

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 

 
Time Off from the Office
 
Summer’s just around the corner and it is vacation time.  With the gas crunch, many are planning to stay local.
 
Taking time off is good for you and good for the company.  There is a clarity and perspective that comes only with distance from the office.
 
Vacation allows [...]

Best way to sabotage your job!

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 

Best way to sabotage your job!
 
A physician working on research projects for a pharmaceutical company was fired without warning. Why?  He was viewing pornography on his office computer.  This highly compensated physician was walked out of his office by security without notice.
 
It happens all the time.  Unless you work for [...]

Be Proactive! Keep Your Résumé Updated.

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 

Be Proactive! Keep Your Résumé Updated.
 
You never know when you may need your résumé.  Even if you’re not looking for a job, keeping your résumé up-to-date will help you track accomplishments.  It can be challenging to recall dates, projects, and successful outcomes, sometimes years later.

Résumés today must be tailored to [...]

Can Office Gossip Be Good For You?

Tip of the Week 
by Dianne Gubin
 
  
Can Office Gossip Be Good For You?
 
No matter how large or small your office, office gossip is universal.
 
Office rumors stimulate conversation and provide natural breaks to make the day go by faster.
 
We all should be careful about engaging in office gossip, as it often can be derogatory when aimed toward [...]