Work Wonders
Will You Have a Fulfilling Retirement?
By Marsha Gozhansky, Career Coach We all want to enjoy a fulfilling retirement. But how can we do it? We need to make different moves and decisions at different times of our lives. It’s important to start thinking about and planning for retirement well in advance, in order to be ready for this new chapter … More »
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The Faux Pas of No Return
By Tova Jaffee If only everything could be written in the employee handbook….. There is a great deal of comfort in knowing what is expected of you at work. But what about those blunders that nobody told you about — those things you found out only later were the faux pas of no return? Consider … More »
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Grievances in the Workplace
By Ilene Lewandowski As a Human Resource professional I have often been asked, “How can I file a grievance?” My first response to that question is: “What is the problem”? After the person explains what is bothering him or her, it usually turns out to be a communication problem. What exactly is a grievance and … More »
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Resolving Interpersonal Conflicts at Work
By Deborah Weksberg With the streamlining of the workforce through layoffs and attrition in this challenging economy, workers are being asked to take on more duties and responsibilities than they may be comfortable with. Increasing demand for more performance from fewer employees has strained the concept of collegiality, frayed nerves and short circuited business etiquette. … More »
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Office Email Etiquette
By Faye Katz Although email has enjoyed increasing popularity over the past fifteen years, few rules have been publicized to the vast majority of users. It’s taken a kind of a blind-leading-the-blind route. For most office correspondence, email is quick, efficient and direct. Yet, overuse of email as a replacement for verbal interactions can be … More »
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Recharge, Recoup, Reconsider
By Heléne Kass Did you use it or lose? We’re talking about vacation time. According to the 2010 International Vacation Deprivation Survey by Expedia.com “Only 38% of Americans said that they take all of their vacation days …with most only using a small portion of the coveted benefit…. Not only do American workers get less … More »
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Self Esteem: Key to Success in the Work World
By Gershon Sonnenschein, LGPC, NCC, MS Have you ever noticed that the people who have successful careers also have a healthy sense of themselves and their abilities? The ability to see the skills, experience, and personal qualities that we bring to our job, and the strength to stand up for what we believe, are essential … More »
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Creating a Comfortable Work Space
By Debora Weisbacher Have you ever thought about how your work environment may be impacting your productivity? Well, it seems that many studies have addressed this topic. People who are employed spend almost as much time in the office as they do at home, and sometimes even more. On the average, Americans spend about … More »
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How to Make the Most of Your Commute
By Mary Blake For those of you who have never had to drive an hour or more in bumper to bumper traffic to get to your work destination, you should be thankful for not having to experience this daily. I have never had the luxury of a short commute to work, but my current commute … More »
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