The new office etiquette: Rules for today’s workplace
AuthorShannon Lee, OnlineDegrees.com Gone are the days when office etiquette was clearly defined. In today’s relaxed professional environment, conduct is more casual, which means it’s often difficult to know what is OK and what isn’t. Fortunately, some rules of workplace etiquette are universal. These 12 tips can help you adjust to a new office or […]
10 Ways to be Sensationally Successful at Your New Job!
You just got a shiny new job, at a great company. Congrats! Your first day at a new job can either be the first day of the rest of your life… or the first of a series of endless “Groundhog Day” experiences, where every day feels the same and your new job quickly seems […]
Love the One You’re With!
I was talking to someone today at a networking event and said, “I’m a Stayer”. We were talking about the economy being at full employment and people changing jobs. I was directly addressing the fact so often people think the next best thing means you must leave your company. Often the next best thing might […]
Become Irreplaceable
In preparation for a speaking engagement with the Legal Secretaries of Louisville, Talis Group surveyed 100 of our Legal Customers to find out what would make a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant more valuable in their position. we can’t help but thank these tips apply to ALL jobs! Below are the responses to that […]
Death By Credentials!!
Is it just me or is the trend for credentials, credentials, credentials getting rather crazy? How much is too much? How often are these ‘credentials’ just a way for an organization or association to make more money annually on renewal fees? I am a CPA. It used to be a CPA was all that was […]
Take this Job and Love It!
After recruiting professionals for nearly 20 years, I can truly say that tenure is one of the biggest red flags we see in today’s jobseeker. Holding a position for 2-3 years before moving to the next “better” opportunity seems to be a trend, yet Hiring Managers are looking for strong tenure, someone who will stay […]
The Fork in the Road
How many of us have heard advice during this recession to start a new business, go back to school or change careers completely? Perhaps taking these paths less travelled will be all that we hoped for, or perhaps not. In my occupation, we talk to people each day on a search for the right path. […]