According to the American Psychological Association, chronic procrastination affects approximately 15-20% of adults in the general population. Blame technology, blame culture, blame a generation, but we’ve all succumbed...
Over 30 million people worldwide have read Dale Carnegie’s classic book detailing the art of communications skills and success in business and everyday life. With such a large...
Less than three percent of companies successfully complete all of their projects. This is largely due to the fact that employees are not psychologically engaged. This lack of...
The average corporate job opening brings in 250 resumes. The recruiter has little time to sort through them and choose a handful of worthy candidates to interview. Most...
It’s the one thing most people want, and think they deserve, but never ask for: a raise. Even when they possess the business skills to deserve one, most...
The average person gets interrupted once every eleven minutes throughout the workday. When these interruptions occur, it can take up to 15 minutes to re-engage with our tasks....
Companies that successfully implement employee feedback programs regularly show a 14.9 percent lower turnover rate. When you are in a position to give informal, periodic feedback or a...
A New Job: The Unexpected Curve
Amanda is starting her first day in a customer service agency. She’s been working in the industry for the last five years and starts...
The challenges of starting a new job can be daunting, but they don’t have to be. Recognizing and preparing for them in advance can help you reduce your...
Understanding Internet etiquette, or Netiquette, can save you from many embarrassing mistakes in the workplace. Now that the average employee can spend their day immersed in emails, browsing...
Many workers pressure themselves to say “yes” in order to accommodate and serve others. According to The Wall Street Journal, people will say "yes" because saying no makes...