Bosses and Office Mates
OMG! TMI! Avoiding Oversharing in the Workplace
Maybe it’s a generational expression, but at this point it’s pretty safe to say everyone knows what you mean when you look at someone and exclaim “TMI!” Too. Much. Information. Whether it’s your best friend telling you a few too ... Read More »
Do Offices Need a Hierarchy?
Every office has a chain of command. Sometimes, it can take weeks or months to get through it, even when you need an answer right away. All employees complain about the process, especially when it is slow and dysfunctional. Some ... Read More »
No More Drama in the Office!
Are you sick of drama and cattiness in the workplace? So are we! But how do we stop it from happening and stay productive? Kelsey Meyer, the Senior Vice President of Digital Talent Agents, says her company has successfully avoided ... Read More »
How to Respond to Massive Disrespect
The folks over at The Grindstone recently answered this question from a woman who was experiencing “massive disrespect” at work. Her problem included a micromanaging boss who is moving her to a hallway when all of her peers are getting ... Read More »
Combatting Envy in Your Career
When I first decided to change careers, I had this bad habit of checking Facebook every morning as soon as I woke up. I was temporarily working retail and applying for grad school, so I had a lot of extra ... Read More »
8 Things Not to Say During Your Performance Review
A while back, we told you how to master “The Art of the Performance Review,” because it’s truly an art, not a science. But every now and again, there are hard and fast rule that simply must be followed. And ... Read More »
The Art of the Performance Review
Yearly performance reviews are a process nearly every company and employee must endure. Though they’re not something anyone looks forward to, it’s important to think about your performance appraisal strategically. Given how busy we all are, this may be your ... Read More »
Difficult Conversations: Nine Common Mistakes
When it comes to having difficult conversations, we make colossal mistakes throughout. Whether you’re talking about salary with your boss or marriage with your boyfriend, tense topics can create big opportunities to stumble over our words and at times even ... Read More »
Dealing with Turnover
When writing about turnover, I just couldn’t resist actually putting a turnover at the top of the post – ha! Now that we’re done with that….on to the point… When you work in a large corporation, you might be a ... Read More »
What is the process?
I learned four words today that blew my mind, words I simply had to pass on to the women of Career Girl Network. My coach said to ask, “What is the process…” Not “can we” or “should we” or “might ... Read More »
