As cat's now out of the bag and I've officially announced my new position (if you missed it click on yesterday's PRBreakfastClub post here), I thought it might be a good time to refresh how to appropriately give two weeks notice to your employer. Even if you hate everything about your job and the people … Continue reading Giving Your Two Weeks Notice
TMI at Work
Some people are great sharers. You will always know what they are thinking and feeling because they will tell you. Usually, I’m one of them. You’ll know where I stand on issues, topics and projects. Then there are those people who share a little too much. I realize that bonding over ailments is something athletes … Continue reading TMI at Work
Generations in the Workplace: How to Get Along
There seem to be a million books, articles and posts on this topic. While I don’t intend to devalue this topic, I’m slightly concerned that this is an ongoing issue. Shouldn’t just the act of being polite and respectful make “trying to get along” irrelevant? My current co-workers range in age from just graduated college … Continue reading Generations in the Workplace: How to Get Along
E-mail Patience is Not a Virtue I Possess
Truthfully, I'm never as impatient as I am when I'm waiting on an e-mail. I can feel my blood pressure starting to boil and that’s when I know I need to walk away. Practice some yoga breathing and just plain relax. In college, I got in the habit (due to the newsroom I worked in) … Continue reading E-mail Patience is Not a Virtue I Possess
Dress Code
I really should have touched on this topic sooner! I love work clothes. In fact, at the moment I only own a single pair of jeans. I'm lucky to work in a true business casual environment. This pretty much means no jeans, gym clothes, t-shirts or tennis shoes. Basically what you would wear to church … Continue reading Dress Code