As my career has grown so has the need for me to travel for work. Years ago I would have stressed, obsessing over the time away from home and all of the lost hours on the road or in the air. I'd be fearful of doing things on my own or worried about awkward social interactions with people I hardly know. I dreaded the work trip. Thankfully, I flipped my internal script! Now I embrace work travel. Part of what makes it enjoyable is all of the travel gadgets and tech available to everyday consumers. While it's unlikely your job will foot the bill for most of this stuff, some of it might be worth a little of your hard earned scratch. Here a few of the latest travel gadgets that can make that next work trip more tolerable. … [Read more...] about Bring These Gadgets on Your Next Work Trip
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Is Opening a Franchise the Right Move for You?
It has been estimated that 1 out of every 12 businesses in the United States is a franchise. From fast food to real estate, there is a great deal of money to be made in opening one of these businesses for yourself. … [Read more...] about Is Opening a Franchise the Right Move for You?
Spring Cleaning Your Office Desk
Your desk is a germaphobe's nightmare. Interesting, considering your home is spotless and your car is shined to the max. Yet, for some strange reason, you let the place where you spend the majority of your time go to hell. Reorganizing folders and stacking papers does not constitute cleaning. It's time you devoted some elbow grease. You can't rely on your company's cleaning service. (Don't believe me? Run your finger over the top of that cabinet.) … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning Your Office Desk
4 Things Hiring Managers Look for In Resumes
A resume is an effective tool for conveying your interest and eligibility for a new job. However, many job seekers find it challenging to stand out from the competition and don’t know how to optimize their resume to catch the eye of their would-be future employer. … [Read more...] about 4 Things Hiring Managers Look for In Resumes
Improving Decision-Making Processes in the Workplace
Everyone has their own unique struggles with making decisions. Even the most logical people have shortcomings in this department. It’s always essential to optimize outcomes when you’re making choices for an organization. These are a few ideas for improving decision-making in the workplace. … [Read more...] about Improving Decision-Making Processes in the Workplace
Is Your Small Business Breaking Labor Laws? 5 Mistakes to Avoid
You’re a small business owner, not an employment attorney. But it’s still your responsibility to know which federal, state and local labor laws apply to you and to stay in compliance with them. Breaking labor laws could result in fines — or worse. Of course, you wouldn’t intentionally break labor laws. But many small employers end up on the wrong side of employment regulations simply because they don’t fully understand their obligations. Maybe they’re trying to offer their employees a certain level of flexibility or maybe they just don’t realize that certain rules apply to them. Are you making any of these five common labor law mistakes? … [Read more...] about Is Your Small Business Breaking Labor Laws? 5 Mistakes to Avoid
What Not to Do in Your Next PowerPoint Presentation
Think about the presentations you’ve sat through in your career, education and life. The difference between how you feel having witnessed a good presentation vs. a bad presentation is night and day, right? Subpar presentations leave audience members feeling drained, bored, confused and frustrated. On the other hand, people walk out of the room following an effective presentation feeling energized, motivated, informed and clear on how to act next. … [Read more...] about What Not to Do in Your Next PowerPoint Presentation
Five Ways to Improve DevOps Productivity
Shifting to a DevOps approach can significantly improve the workflow and productivity of an organization, by bringing two parallel teams together to get things done. However, it’s not as simple as implementing the structure change; additional work must be completed to ensure everything works as planned. … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Improve DevOps Productivity
How to Be Happy at Work: The Six Paramitas
If you want your day at work to be better, the control is with you. Trust me. I’ve turned the most difficult, unrewarding jobs into pleasant experiences by relying on some basic Buddhism principles. No need to convert to anything, no need to send a dollar anywhere, just open your mind and start getting happy at work by reading about the six paramitas. … [Read more...] about How to Be Happy at Work: The Six Paramitas
Four Steps to Finding a Career Mentor
Having a mentor is vital for your career success, and discovering great ways to find a career mentor can be a shortcut to boosting your career. What makes having a mentor so great? In short, it's all about information! … [Read more...] about Four Steps to Finding a Career Mentor