If you commute 30 minutes each way to work, that’s about 250 hours per year. That’s a lot of time you’re probably not putting to good use. Whether you drive yourself, take part in a carpool, or use public transportation, making the best use of those extra hours can be a gamechanger. Most people waste […]
Career Monday: Modern Rules for Dealing with Deadlines at Work
Most job interviews include questions about how you handle deadlines. From law offices to government contractors, employers depend on you to manage your time and help your team meet its goals. However, it’s often difficult to coordinate complex projects, and the increase in remote work adds new twists. Knowing how to organize your tasks and […]
HR Law Alert: Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A, Summary of Work-Related Injury and Illnesses, from February 1 through April 30 unless they qualify as an exempt low-risk industry. Employers are required […]
Q&A: How can we show employees that their feedback is heard and valued?
First, thank them. This lets the employee know you received their input and that you appreciate their taking the time and energy to give it. If you plan to act on the feedback and employee assistance is feasible, ask the person or people who suggested the change if they’d like to be involved in executing […]
Affirmation: I Live Consciously
I am fully awake. I live consciously and mindfully. I examine my motives and take responsibility for my actions. I reflect on my purpose and values. I devote my time and energy to projects that fulfill me instead of drifting through life or reacting to external expectations. I simplify my life. I weed out distractions […]
Career Monday: How to Find Your Next Job by Networking
Have you ever wondered how that friend of yours that really wasn’t qualified for a job received a better paying job with more holidays than you? You could give them the benefit of the doubt that they interviewed well, but in all likelihood, this probably was due to their networking skills. Networking is one of […]
HR Law Alert: Federal DOL Reinstates Longstanding Independent Contractor Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Beginning on March 11, 2024, the rule will effectively reinstate the longstanding version of the “economic reality” test the DOL previously used. This test uses a multifactor, totality-of-the-circumstances analysis to determine whether […]
Practical Guide to Facilitating Personality Assessment Workshops & Debriefs Without a High-Price Certification
Facilitating workshops on behavioral or personality assessments (most popularly, the DISC assessment) without official certification is feasible with careful consideration. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this process: Understand the Assessment Model:Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the chosen behavioral or personality assessment. Gain insights into the key traits and factors it evaluates, as well as […]
Q&A: What is Mentoring in the Workplace?
Mentoring is a professional relationship between a senior or more experienced employee (the mentor) and a newer or less experienced one (the mentee). The mentor shares their knowledge and experience, offering guidance, advice, feedback, and encouragement. The mentee, for their part, can go to their mentor with personal and professional goals, questions, and frustrations. Mentorship […]
Affirmation: Small Ways To Work On Your Self Development With Big Results
We can psyche ourselves out by taking on too much. It’s not necessary to move a mountain in a weekend to grow as a person. Doing a little bit each day is more than 99% of the people are willing to do. You don’t have to be a superstar each day to become a superstar, […]