Bored at work? Why don't you play a game? Half your co-workers do according to a recent study by Saatchi and Saatchi. But why is that? Why are we more motivated to farm make-believe apples on Facebook rather than finishing the report due tomorrow or making one more sales call? What do these game designers...
The utter definition and concept of the perfect job might exist in the utopian world. In the current developmental state, it has become difficult to look for a profession that completely suits and matches your needs. Rather than focusing and concentrating on the fact, that being employed is essential, it is integral to look for...
Even if you start of on the right foot in your job seeking efforts, it’s very easy to become discouraged after you face rejection after rejection, or when weeks go by without a callback. In today’s job market, there’s a lot of competition for skilled jobs, and the length of time It’s taking people to...
Why does high turnover occur? And why do certain businesses suffer from it more than others? This is a difficult question to pinpoint an answer for because there are a myriad of traits in each business that make it differ from others. Often times problems do start at right the employee hiring level, but there...
Garfield hates Mondays. He has no real reason to feel that way, though. He is a cat, and cats don’t go to work. However, it is true that many people hate Mondays because they do have to go to work, and would rather not. The days when you jumped up on Monday mornings, eager to...
Why You Really Don't Want to Know What Your Co-Worker Earns" width="360" height="239" />Are you a notoriously poor negotiator? I am. And I was reminded of this when a colleague's daughter recently snagged a Hollywood production job. She was thrilled to be hired to do the exact work she was seeking, at the salary she...
If you ask any comic book fan boy who Todd McFarlane is, you'll immediately notice a scowl of wonder and shame that one could ask such a question. But, for the uninitiated, Todd McFarlane was a Canadian comic book artist that was one of a handful of creatives credited for the great comics boom of...
Are you able to constructively use your emotions to solve problems and complete other cognitive tasks? Can you positively influence others’ feelings relatively easily? If so, you likely have a high level of emotional intelligence. Those with high levels of emotional intelligence, or EQ, are able to recognize and regulate their own emotions along with...
Good employees contribute to an organizations success. They work for the betterment of the company as a whole. Employee engagement results in increase productivity and thus business growth. The most common challenge that many companies face is how to properly engage their employees. Employees should feel great when they come to work. They should stay...
Many people find themselves in unhappy and unfulfilled careers but the idea of moving out never crosses their minds because they see a career transition as a risky venture. To start with, you have to explain to your family and friends why you are suddenly moving on and also the challenges of pursuing a new...
