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Does Your Boss Inspire Greatness?
Do you have a mentor? You know, someone who you can ask for advice on occasion, someone that might be able to help you navigate the political puzzles of corporate life? Today, more than ever before, companies are appointing mentors for junior staff and who’s to say that’s a bad idea? Except for one little…
Read MoreWe’ve got a Physical Restraint! Now what? 7 Steps to Assess
When the interdisciplinary team determines that the use of physical restraints is the appropriate course of action, and there is a signed physician order that gives the medical symptom supporting the use of the restraint, the least restrictive manual method or physical or mechanical device, material or equipment that will meet the resident’s needs must…
Read MoreTOP 12 REASONS WHY PEOPLE RESIST CHANGE
Expecting resistance to change and planning for it from the start of your change management progamme will allow you to effectively manage objections. Understanding the most common reasons people object to change gives you the opportunity to plan your change strategy to address these factors. It’s not possible to be aware of all sources of…
Read More6 body language tricks that are hard to master but will pay off forever
by Jacquelyn Smith and Áine Cain As Ursula the sea witch famously said, “Don’t underestimate the importance of body language.” Some tricks, like remembering to smile and having a firm handshake, are pretty easy to implement in your everyday life. However, there are other techniques that, while relatively commonsense, are somewhat trickier to tackle. Still, they…
Read More11 horrible body language habits that are hard to quit, but you’ll be glad you did
Jacquelyn Smith and Áine Cain It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. It’s an old cliché, but it’s true. That’s why body language is such a crucial part of communicating. The way you act can warp the entire meaning of what you’re saying. That being said, bad body language habits are the…
Read MoreFive Signs You Need A Pay Raise — And Five You Don’t
Liz Ryan Shutterstock Everybody wants to get paid more money, so we can’t blame managers for being skeptical when someone says “I need a raise!” Every manager, supervisor and team leader has heard “I need a raise!” a million times. When you decide to pitch your boss on the idea of giving you a pay…
Read More2 Job Offers? Here’s How To Choose
by Lisa Quast (Photo credit: Shutterstock) A former client “Catherine” approached me with an unusual career situation. Her problem? She was stressed out and didn’t know what to do because she had two job offers, but couldn’t decide which to take. Neither was her dream job, but both paid more than she currently made, and one…
Read More5 Things That Happen When You Stay in a Job You Don’t Love
Do you love going to work? I’m going to guess no, because you’re reading this post. You want out, but you don’t know how to do it. You have bills to pay, right? Mouths to feed. It’s not like you can just give two weeks notice and walk out of hell and into your dream…
Read MoreScience: September Is the Second-Best Time of Year to Make a Resolution
Want a change of direction? Here’s why now is the perfect time to get started. BY JESSICA STILLMAN Contributor, Inc.com According to the calendar, September is just another month in the year. But according to our emotions, this time of year often feels particularly weighty. With summer at an end, many people experience a pang of nostalgia…
Read MoreTen Ways It Hurts You To Stay In One Job Too Long
by Liz Ryan Shutterstock The working world has turned upside down over the past twenty years, and most people don’t realize it. If they recognize that momentous changes have occurred in the talent marketplace, they haven’t adjusted their approach to managing their career accordingly. That’s dangerous! It used to be that working for one employer for…
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