Category: Employees

Jul 09 2007

How Important Is Professional Attire?

Okay, so three women walk into a meeting.

One is in a navy blue suit, white buttoned blouse, sensible shoes and modest makeup.

The second woman has on a colorful v-neck blouse leaving little to the…

Jun 02 2007

Delegation: Putting Your Life in Someone Else’s Hands

This is my son.

Just the sight of him has instilled fear in the hearts of high school girl's fathers.

He is 16.

He just got his temporary driver's license.

O-h m-y g-a-w-d, I just came bac…

Apr 04 2007

What Does Domestic Violence Cost Your Company?

domestic violence. Two words we hope never to have to deal with and yet 1 in 4 homes are affected.

But that's outside work. Work is a safe environment. We've worked hard to implement and enf…

Mar 22 2007

Who Said Titles Had To Be Boring?

Last night I'm talking to a friend who discovered a web developer in SC, Brains on Fire and then this morning I read Chris Brown's blog who mentioned the same company so I decided I better che…

Mar 15 2007

It’s March: Do You Have Your Summer Planned?

I do.

Sick, isn't it? But here's the deal. As a working mom I need to make sure that my kids are taken care of during the summer so that I can continue to make a living.

They are too old f…

Mar 07 2007

Survival of the Fittest

I missed the super Bowl this year – moving, no tv – and sadly missed my favorite television time of the year: Super Bowl commercials.

Last night I saw the Career Builder commercial for the first time…

Feb 15 2007

Size Matters

Discrimination comes in all shapes, sizes and colors. As an overweight adult, I faced many instances of discrimination in the corporate environment, from an attitude of dismissal (my ideas couldn'…

Dec 13 2006

Sales and Marketing Executive Position at Creative Weblogging

Creative Weblogging is growing! We're one of the largest international blog networks in the world. If you are looking to join a very entrepreneurial team you may check out our new position below.

Dec 04 2006

Giving Praise? Be Specific

I gave a speech today.

Two people in my life remembered and commented.

One person asked:

How did it go?

I replied "well."

He responded "that's nice."

The other person ask…

Nov 17 2006

Hiring Process – Needs Help

I need your help with a communication decision, here is the situation.

You have interviewed six candidates for a senior management role in your 20 person company. Each candidate has had 3, 2-hour ses…