Use the ‘Agile Results’ System to Achieve Short- and Long-Term Goals
The kind of productivity method you need depends largely on the kind of person you are. Some methods are adaptable, open to interpretation, and fluid, which is nice if you…
Use Your Work Rivalry for Good
Photo: simon jhuan (Shutterstock) Given how much time we spend interacting with coworkers either in person or virtually, various relationship and dynamics are bound to emerge. Sometimes colleagues can become…
You Can Use ‘SMART’ Goals for Studying Too
If you work in the corporate world, you may have heard of so-called SMART goals, which help you work better with your team and be more productive. But the SMART…
The Best Ways to Improve Your Relationship With a Job You Hate
Photo: Yeexin Richelle (Shutterstock) From the first time someone asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, we were given the impression that our future career was…
What to Do When a Coworker Keeps Undermining You
If you’ve ever worked with some who seemed to regularly undermine you, you know it’s a miserable experience. And workplace undermining can take on different approaches, from someone who dismisses…
Look for These Red Flags Before Accepting a Job Offer
The job search process is challenging enough. Landing an acceptance is a major feat. Turning that acceptance down? In this economy? It seems unfathomable. However, it’s important to be aware…
Use This SMART Goals Formula to Be More Productive
SMART goals are typically associated with teams, as managers set them for subordinates, but you can implement this productivity-boosting strategy for yourself on an individual level, too. Try defining SMART…
The Best Books to Help You Build a Great Career
Photo: Dean Drobot (Shutterstock) Whether you want to switch careers or enter the workforce for the first time, there’s so much advice on how to figure out what you want…
The Best and Worst Ways to Explain a Career Break
Finding a job is tough these days, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic and recession, and, you know, life. A survey published earlier this year revealed that 68% of…
Four Questions That Reveal If Management Is Right for You
If you’re successful at what you do, you’d be wise to consider going into management. Being a boss can lead to a meaningful career: There’s a sense of responsibility, the…