If you’re responsible for employee training in your company, it’s important to realize that how you approach scheduling training events and opportunities is just as important as the topics that you offer. Having a good training schedule has a lot to do with whether employees will choose to attend optional training programs and if they’ll have a positive attitude toward those that are mandatory.4 Key Steps to Effectively Sch...
It can be hard for busy professionals to find time to eat a healthy lunch during hectic workdays, but doing so is an important key to maximizing productivity while also maintaining your overall health and well-being. When you skip lunch or grab fast food in the middle of your workday, you aren’t doing yourself – or your employer – any favors.Your Body Needs a Lunch BreakYou may think that you don’t have time to stop for lun...
Many individuals are choosing to re-enter the workforce after retiring from their primary careers. Whether out of economic necessity, a desire to remain active, or to pursue alternate career paths, it's a fact that many individuals are staying in the workforce well past the traditional retirement age. Opportunities Are Plentiful for Mature WorkersIf you're thinking about pursuing a post-retirement career, it's a good idea t...
Individuals who are dedicated to enjoying maximum career success and job satisfaction understand the importance of participating in professional development and continuing education activities on an ongoing basis. Whether you want to change professions, move into management, or become an outstanding employee in your current position, constantly striving to improve your skills and knowledge base can be very beneficial to you...
Are you thinking about moving into management with your company? Before you ask your boss for the promotion, it’s a good idea to spend some time thinking about whether or not you are management material. The fact that you are an outstanding employee does not mean that you will like being a manager, or that you have the skills necessary to become a manager. What does it mean to say that someone is management material? It’s a...
Whether you are just starting out in your career, seeking a promotion, or are thinking about taking your career in a new direction, you will benefit from the practical tips and suggestions in Stepping Up: 12 Ways to Rev Up, Revitalize, or Renew Your Career. With more than 35 years of experience as a human resources professional, author S. Gary Snodgrass is a reliable resource for career success advice.Readers are encouraged...
Creating and managing your personal brand is essential for career success. Career Distinction: Stand Out By Building Your Brand written by career coaching gurus William Arruda and Kristen Dixson, is a valuable resource for any professional who wishes to set him or herself apart from competitors. If you want to advance in your career, whether you are self-employed or work for a small or large company, the advice in this book...
Have you ever been passed over for a promotion, or not chosen for a job that you really wanted and were qualified to do? If so, it’s a good idea to spend some time examining the factors that might be keeping you from achieving the career success that you want and feel you deserve. In Help! Was That a Career Limiting Move?, human resources and career development experts Pamela J. Holland and Marjorie Brodie, CSP, CMC, PCC of...
I wish this book had been available when I was in my twenties. No More Ramen: The 20-Something’s Real World Survival Guide is a must-read for young people just getting started in their careers. It is full of valuable advice for those who want to set the stage early in life for building a happy and satisfying life that includes a balance of career and personal life. No More Ramen: The 20-Something’s Real World Survival Guide...
No matter where you are in your career, you can always benefit from keeping up with the latest literature related to career and professional development. Whether you would benefit from learning how to land the job of your dreams, how to get a promotion, or just how to function more effectively in your current career, there are excellent career development books that can be of great benefit to you. As a professional, it’s im...