If you work in an office for long enough, you'll realize that there are certain kinds of people who share your space, building and office kitchen. Sometimes your office mates brighten your day and sometimes they'll drive you crazy. There is one office event that can make even the most diminutive colleague competitive: free food. … Continue reading Food Hoarders
I didn’t build a network to look at
A friend and mentor recently said those exact words, which are rather profound. With social media, it is easier than ever before to connect with colleagues and friends across states and countries. However, if you aren't leveraging these contacts for yourself and for the good of the network, then what's the point? Networks should a … Continue reading I didn’t build a network to look at
Happy at work
A recent Facebook post by a Mizzou colleague, Joy Mayer, discussed the perfect interview question. She wrote: "On a reference call for a former colleague, the hiring editor just asked me, 'What will I need to do to keep her happy and fulfilled in her work?' Man, that's an excellent question. One all hiring editors who like retaining staff should be asking. In addition to hiring managers, this is a question all job applicants should be able to answer for themselves.
That’s not my job
The phrase you should never, ever utter, even under your breath, in the workplace is, "that's not my job." Regardless if you're the newest or oldest employee, boss or intern, this is a phrase you only say when you no longer want to be employed with your present organization. Now, granted if your employer is … Continue reading That’s not my job
Cleaning out your desk
Even if you never leave your company, you might have the opportunity to change offices. Not only is this a great opportunity to clean out your desk, but it is also a chance to show your coworkers how much you appreciate them. In a newsroom when someone leaves, coworkers turned vultures descend and take every … Continue reading Cleaning out your desk