Navigating Office Relationships
Office relationships can get complicated if you're on unclear ground. It's important to understand the dos and don'ts of different office relationships in order to navigate them. Below are a few examples of common office relationships and the typical boundaries in each one. Owner/Employee Type of relationship: Professional The owner of a company has a vested interest in his or her employees, but is likely too busy to develop close relationships to each employee. The [...]
5 Common Sense Rules of Office Conduct
The rules of office conduct may seem complex, but many of the basics are simple common sense. If you're about to start a new job, enter the workforce, or just want a reminder on office conduct, brush up by reviewing these five core rules that can help you in almost any work situation. Don't start or entertain arguments Conflict is inconducive to productivity, so it makes sense that you want to avoid it in the [...]
How to Write Compelling Job Descriptions
The propose of compelling job descriptions is to attract the right candidates to apply for a position. In order to get top talent on your teams, you should understand how to portray your company mission and vision in the best light. Inspire job candidates to apply for a job they can enjoy, are qualified for, and believe in with compelling job descriptions. Consider your ideal candidate Think about who you're writing this job description to [...]
Public Seminar: Social Media Marketing
Social media remains an evolving aspect of our daily lives in addition to being a part of our businesses. This two-day course on Marketing with Social Media is designed for people who have some familiarity with social media already. Participants will learn to develop a social media marketing plan as a part of their overall marketing strategy, determine who should be on their team, and choose how they will measure what is taking place. In [...]
Stop That! 9 Manager Behaviors That Drive Employees Crazy
People are always talking about how to act in front of the boss. There are countless articles offering advice about what not to do to upset your manager or supervisor. Yet employees aren’t the only ones that should be mindful of how they act. Managers should also be aware of certain behaviors that can drive their employees nuts. If they go unchecked, these actions can seriously hinder the ability of a workforce to attain its [...]