The startup was small but growing. New customers were practically knocking down the doors to get the company’s products. Suddenly, the owners were faced with an issue they never believed would be a problem: Success. Demand for their … [Read more...] about What you need to know before hiring employees
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Improving productivity in your home office
When I tell people I work from home, they get all gooey, sigh and say, "That must be SO great!" It certainly can be, but it's not the Nirvana they think. Working from home – especially if you share it with young children or another adult who also … [Read more...] about Improving productivity in your home office
Strategies for dealing with distractions
Do you suffer from Bright, Shiny Object Syndrome? It's easy to fall into that trap these days, when we spend so much time on the internet for perfectly legitimate business reasons. And then a new link pops up and oh, gee, that looks interesting, … [Read more...] about Strategies for dealing with distractions
How to spot internet trolls and what to do about them
After yet another senseless shooting – this one murdering five people in a newspaper office – one of my Facebook friends offered a fairly straightforward, soft-core post about how sad it was that these people were killed. Scrolling through the … [Read more...] about How to spot internet trolls and what to do about them
The most important job search tool for Baby Boomers
Are you a Baby Boomer looking for a job and just…overwhelmed…by it all? Take heart, my friend; networking can help you get to where you want to be. The job market is not as grim as you might think, regardless of your age. In fact, the employment … [Read more...] about The most important job search tool for Baby Boomers
The key element your resumé is probably missing
Of all the resumés and LinkedIn profiles I review as a career coach, one thing is glaringly obvious by its absence -- results. Honestly, no one (except your immediate supervisor) really cares about your job duties. What they do care about – and … [Read more...] about The key element your resumé is probably missing