I love mugs. Like maybe obsessed with it. And I especially have a lot more interest it in lately because my mornings are filled with days waiting for that coffee to brew and I get to have a few meager minutes to myself before I dive into my emails or calls. My mornings are not mundane, let me tell you that.   Sometimes, I find myself savoring the coffee more because of what is happening in the world lately. Ugh, Covid-19 sucks. People dying, people losing jobs… it’s rough. And so that few precious minutes I have to myself are so priceless, I get to appreciate my morning mug partner more ..read more

Post includes affiliate links. Check Disclosures for more info. Oh, Work From Home, this is the new normal these days. As part of social distancing efforts to address COVID-19 health precautions, work from home has become the staple solution of companies worldwide. As workers start to get used to the this new normal, companies are finding ways to keep employees engaged regardless if they still report onsite or have skeletal staff due to work from home options. If you are new  to work from home, you may want to check the posts below for some guidance: A Work From Home Guide For the Newbie Rem ..read more

Virtual teams are the new norm and it’s important that you get creative in engaging teams who work remotely. Work from home jobs have increased dramatically and it keeps increasing in the last couple of years. This new mode of delivering work is pushing companies to get creative in employee engagement and team engagement. Here are some stats about work from home. The number of employers offering a work from home option has grown by 40% in the past 5 years The number of regular telecommuting employees (excluding the self-employed population) has grown by 115% since 2005. Employers offerin ..read more

With Covid-19 forcing companies all over the globe to explore work from home option to ensure productivity goes back to normal, work from Home is becoming the norm than the exception. Let’s define a few things: WFH or Work From Home – This is the term used when an employee is doing work remotely from the office or headquarters. It is work being done at home. Home Office – The designated area in your house where you do your work. Some surprising stats about Work From Home In a Stanford University study, employers who offered a work from home option had employee turnover rates fall by over 50 ..read more

Oh co-workers, can’t live with them and can’t live without them. If you are employed like millions of people around the world, having co-workers is the norm. They are our daily interactions in this wonderful world. Sometimes it’s wonderful. But sometimes, it can be a tad bit too much. Co-workers are critical in your career and they can either help you further your aspirations or sometimes, may be to the reason why your future on the team or company will never go anywhere.  So, how do you manage this? You see them every day. You will at one point, have to talk to them. You will have to interac ..read more

Share0 Share0 Tweet0 Pin0 Share +10 Updated post with new information.  Original Published Date January 18, 2018 Congratulations on your new role! You have signed the papers. Told your parents or loved one about your new position and you’ve even bought a new outfit to celebrate this wonderful change in your career. You are filled with joy and you can’t wipe that smile off your face because this is what you’ve been working so hard for in the past year or even for the past years. The long hours, sweat, blood and tears have finally paid off. Finally you are now a New Leader! Now ..read more

Oh, the daily grinds can get to you sometimes. The endless deadlines, meetings, emails can be a bit much especially as you pile on the years on a job. Keeping motivation at work is your responsibility. It is not your boss’ job to find motivation for you. Yes, your boss’ influence will help. Building a relationship with your Boss can even benefit you in so many ways. But it is not your Boss’ job to motivate you. Nope. You, as an individual who has ownership of your life is responsible for your own motivation. Therefore, it is important to work on your motivation EVERYDAY. Truly understand wha ..read more

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Anonymous But what if team members want to move on? How can you do so much? Oh, I’ve been there. That time when a team member walks slowly into my office with a single paper on hand. That look of “Oh, this is it.” Oh, yes. That exact look. It’s tough when team members want to leave. I think of this quote every time a team member of mine sends in their notice – “Employees leave bosses, not the company.” I can’t help but feel ownership towards people leaving the organization. But, moving from one company to another is a fact of work ..read more

The #struggleisreal when you are faced with challenges in the office. Sometimes, it can consume you and makes you unproductive with your day. While challenges at work is normal, what’s not normal is moping and getting too consumed with it that it paralyzes you and your work output. It’s easy to say to keep work and personal separate but if you’re truly passionate with work, it becomes hard to truly separate the two especially if you’re having problems at work. A career advice that was shared with me by my long-time mentor on leadership and management once told me that the problems we encounte ..read more

Sponsored Post. Check Disclosures Here.  While the U.S. unemployment rate has fallen to a 50-year low at 3.6%, the competition for work can still get fierce. Applying to a job is a difficult thing, and a successful job application can be dependent on a lot of factors. Proper preparation and research are important, but your work history and skills are of no use if you aren't able to communicate them effectively to your prospective employer. If you're looking for more ways to improve your resume and job application, then here are some helpful tips. Highlight Your Strengths It may be temptin ..read more