As you start a new job, two of the important questions you should ask your boss – as you review your written list of job responsibilities – are: “What criteria will you be using to judge my performance?” “What are your most important priorities for me for the next three months and why?” As time goes by, here are some other good questions to ask your boss during your … [Read more...] about Questions For You To Ask Your Boss
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Improve Your New Year Goals Success
If you are like many people, you are in the process of setting some new goals for 2024. Sorry about this, but – if you are like most of those people – you will fail. Here are some tips to increase your chances of success: *Start Small. If you have not been working out, then setting a goal to workout for an hour everyday is probably not going to happen. Start with … [Read more...] about Improve Your New Year Goals Success
Peace on Earth
Wars are raging. Hate crimes are on the rise, including Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and acts impacting people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ Community, and essentially anyone who is not a WASPy straight, male (like me). If we ever needed more Peace on Earth, it is now. But what can just one person do about it? Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas, Jews … [Read more...] about Peace on Earth
Enrich Your Network
A strong and broad professional network is very important for a variety of reasons, including: Call on them when you need advice They can help you promote your personal brand Make you aware of professional development opportunities Provide support for promotions Inform you of new job opportunities And it can be fun to get to know others! You need more … [Read more...] about Enrich Your Network
Navigating Quiet Cutting
“Quiet Cutting” - it’s one of the newest buzzwords in the HR world and refers to organizations trying to push people out without firing them. Employers are flipping the script on “Quiet Quitting.” It can include pay reductions, downgrades in employee titles or trimming and shifting employee roles and responsibilities in the workplace. It’s a slow-motion attrition, giving … [Read more...] about Navigating Quiet Cutting