Manage Conflict Before It Erupts
“I’m at my wits end with one of my people regarding fill out reports in…
Marcia Zidle
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Your Career Goals: Are You On Track or Side-Tracked?
How do you want 2013 to be different than 2012? Are you on track? What…
Improving Yourself
Hiring: How Do I Know If The Applicant is Qualified?
I have just been promoted to a supervisor in a call center and I’m responsible…
Leadership Skills
Communication: Make Small Talk Big Talk
Do you find yourself tongue tied or feeling awkward in “small talk” situations like networking…
Improving Yourself
Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For
The outstanding boss is more than a good manager; she’s a good leader. Pay attention…
Leadership Skills
New Job and New Boss: Get Off On The Right Foot
Carla, a system analyst, has just been hired after months of job search. She ‘s…
Improving Yourself
What Are Your Career Goals For 2013?
This is the time for New Year’s resolutions – to set goals and to make…
Improving Yourself
Staffing: Do We Have The Right Number of Employees?
Our organization continues to downsize. We are getting a lot of “flack” from our managers…
Leadership Skills
What’s Important to an Employer?
Experience of course. So is loyalty, dedication and a strong work ethic. However, none of…
Improving Yourself
Career Advice For Young Professionals and Leaders
How many of you in college or graduate school had a course, or even a…
Improving Yourself
How Do We Handle Negative Results From an Employee Survey?
We recently did a survey and were surprised that our employees had negative feelings about…
Leadership Skills
The First Six Months On the Job: What You Need to Do!
I was once told that the first six months in an organization are the most…
Improving Yourself
Employee Retention: How Do We Motivate Good but Jaded Old-Timers
“I have over 100 staff nurses and one-third have been here longer than 10 years!…
Leadership Skills
Asking For Help Can Help Your Career
If you’re struggling with your workload or with a particular task, it can be difficult…
Improving Yourself
Staffing: 20 Great Interviewing Questions
Asking questions prompts answers. Asking great questions can result in great information about a potential…
Leadership Skills
Are You Ready For a Promotion?
I’ve had my current job in accounting for a little over two years. I’m very…