Hopefully, you will never need this post. Just in case you are ever in a position to tell the rest of your staff about the death of a colleague, there are better ways to make the announcement than just letting the gossip mill and water cooler conversations take care of it for you. Dos: Do … Continue reading Colleague Death Announcement
The Office Food Trap
It doesn't matter if you work in a newsroom, a corporate office, a non-profit or school there will always be the carry in. Some people call it a potluck. Others call it a pitch-in, bring-a-plate, dish-to-pass or any multitude of other words that all mean you bring something and have a feast. Seems easy enough, … Continue reading The Office Food Trap
Follow through
Just as important as showing up to a meeting and remaining present (read: not checking your phone incessantly, having side conversations, etc.) is actually doing what you say you will. Everyone has experiences where the person or people who agreed to complete a specific taks or help with a project, campaign, or committee falls off the face of the earth leaving you hanging. It sucks.
How to know when it’s time to go
The recent Quora question: How do you know when it's time to leave your current company and move on? is a good post to read no matter where you are in your career and regardless of your happiness level in your current job. As many of the respondents point out, there are red flags on … Continue reading How to know when it’s time to go
Caution: Tell your Boss Anything
This new service is a minefield. One you would be wise to stay away from. According to the website, the ultimate goal is to, "encourage useful discussion that resolves difficult workplace issues. We provide a safe environment in which to do that." However, safe doesn't necessarily mean completely anonymous. The site claims, "Unless required to by law, we will … Continue reading Caution: Tell your Boss Anything