I've decided to change the focus of Dispatches from the Castle a smidge. From now on, the topics won't just be work etiquette or grammar related. I'm so much more than my usual 8 to 5 career! And I think it is time I shared that. So starting on Monday, I will begin including recipes … Continue reading After Much Contemplation…
Casual Friday: Don’t Spoil it for the Rest of Us
There are 52 Fridays in a year. If you are lucky enough to work in an office where on those Fridays you are allowed to dress casually, don’t abuse the privilege. It seems so simple, the causal Friday concept, but yet, it creates more problems than any other dress code. As Zac Early, author of … Continue reading Casual Friday: Don’t Spoil it for the Rest of Us
My Thought’s on CNN’s: Twitter can give edge to job seekers
I'm not sure how I feel about CNN telling everyone how to use Twitter to get a job (article here). Without a community to engage I can't see it working. While the general overall advice is very sound (I checked with those who speak on such things) and I agree with the points, I am … Continue reading My Thought’s on CNN’s: Twitter can give edge to job seekers
Why Recognizing Your Employees is Important
A little recognition goes a long way, especially in an office setting. By recognizing your employees and co-workers internally, morale can improve and attitudes shift to be more positive. (External recognition is a topic for another time.) I'm not suggesting that you suggest to your boss that you have a party with hats every time … Continue reading Why Recognizing Your Employees is Important
Teambuilding For a Good Cause
One of my favorite things about my job is that on occasion, I get to plan events such as a ribbon cutting or organize a company-wide fundraiser. I love event planning. I greatly enjoy figuring out the minute details and making sure everything goes according to plan. I revel in the logistics, particularly when there’s … Continue reading Teambuilding For a Good Cause