Gossip. It exists in every workplace. You’ve experienced it. You’ve probably engaged in it. It’s easy to join in a...
On the job Articles
Problem Solving Scenarios at Work
Everyone has had problem solving scenarios at work Something just isn’t going right: You’re trying to make dinner at a...
I Got a Write-Up at Work – Should I Be Concerned?
What is a “write-up” at work? A write-up at work, also called a corrective action plan or progressive discipline, is...
Practicing Gratitude at Work (especially if you don’t love your job)
I have a full time job. I just want to say that before anything else. I have a full time job and, while it doesn’t pay a whole lot, it’s enough to live on and lets me have time for blogging. I should be grateful. I am grateful, but sometimes I have to remind myself....
6 Qualities of People Who Have Integrity at Work
Sometimes it’s all you’ve got. Your integrity. That quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. That air about you that makes others know that you are not corruptible. That you won’t spread gossip, or take credit for someone else’s work, or stomp on a...
8 More Tips for How to Build Credibility at Work
There is nothing more important that your credibility in the workplace. If you are not credible, you won't be taken seriously, and then you won't get the shifts, promotions and recognition that you want and deserve. Below are 8 tips on how to build credibility at...
How to Establish Credibility at Work – 8 tips
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in an entry level job or well into your professional life. You need to know how to establish credibility in order to be taken seriously on the job and to be able to take advantage of any opportunities that come up. Once lost, it is...
What to Do On Your First Day at Work
Congratulations! You’re about to start a new job. Maybe it’s your first job ever or maybe it’s the next step in your career. Either way, the following DOs and DON’Ts are essential for making the right impression and setting yourself up for success on your first day at...
When You Make a Mistake at Work, Even if it Isn’t Your Fault
We all make mistakes, in life and at work. There’s no other way to grow and develop. What matters, of course, is what we do about our mistakes. So what should you do when you make a mistake at work? No employer expects you to be perfect. Every employer is looking for...
How to Know if you have a Negative Attitude at Work
We all have bad days, but how do you know if you really have a negative attitude at work? We all have days at work that we wish we could do over. Or, better yet, we should have just stayed home. Your three-year old was up all night and then screamed when you left him...
Email Etiquette at Work – 5 Rules for More Effective Communication
Like anything else, effective communication through email is a skill. Some people are really good at it, most are ok, many can improve and some will never be good at it. Wherever you fall on the continuum of email effectiveness, you will want to read about some rules...
Handling These Situations on the Job Should be Obvious, but…
I have learned over the years that sometimes we have to spell things out, even if we think that everyone should already know. So, here is my effort at explaining what I think should not need explanation. Not all jobs require you to be a good writer. You can do well...