Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from career blogger Al Turner, the managing editor of Campuses to Careers. So, you’ve fallen for the guy or gal in the next cubicle over and you’re not sure how to proceed. Well, human resources managers see office romances bloom (and go bust) more times than they can count. At the [...]
Editor’s note: today’s guest post comes from Lisa H. Wright, who regularly blogs at Getting to Zen. Back in the day, personal branding was simply called “reputation.” In business, marketing, and entertainment, having a great reputation was one of your most valuable assets. And it still is. But a few things have changed since then. Our Global [...]
Since the iPhone initially came out, it went from being seen as a toy to becoming a serious business tool. Between it and Android phones, you’ll find a plethora of amazing apps to help you organize and run your business. But that’s not what this list is about. There are already plenty of resources if [...]
According to Dr. Donald E. Wetmore, professional speaker from Productivity Institute, time spent working has increased by 15% over the past two decades. In the same respect, it was found that leisure time has dropped by 33%. With statistics like that, it’s clear that Americans are spending more and more time working each year, while [...]
Today’s guest post comes from Adrian Smith writes for such prestigious publications as Labor-Arbitration.com- his main interest is in helping labor arbitrators to do their jobs better. A persons handshake says worlds about them, and whether the handshake engaged individuals realize it or not, the handshake is a major factor in the way each person [...]
According to World Bank, the average life expectancy of Americans in 2009 was 78 years old. Given that Americans generally begin working at around 18 and retire at 65, working an average of 40 hours a week during that time, most people in the US spend 14% of their lives working — that’s almost 11 [...]
Maybe you haven’t found an open position yet. Maybe you’re miserable in your current job and are looking for a way out. Maybe you just want to try something new to fill a current void. Whatever the reason, taking on a temp job isn’t something that most people accept as a legitimate job opportunity. And in [...]
Editor’s note: guest post by Barb Nefer. Why is there so much hype about balancing your personal and professional lives? Is being a workaholic really so bad? By putting your job first, you show your boss that you’re a dedicated worker who gets things done, even if there’s a personal cost. On the surface, that [...]
Editorial Note: Today’s guest post comes from Jackie Roberts. I know, this is a post from 1-800-PETMEDS, but Jackie really did a good job and it resonates well with our culture at Balanced WorkLife. Hope you enjoy. A wagging tail greeting you every day when you get home from work is always a mood-lifter, especially [...]
Editor’s note: guest post by Courtney Johnston. If you haven’t seen her site The Rule Breaker’s Club, you have to check it out. Unlike many of our guests who come to me requesting to write a guest post, I sought Courtney out to write for us after reading a guest post she shared at another [...]
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