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5 Ways to Make the Most of Traveling with Your Boss

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 29, 2019 at 9:00 am

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So you've been asked to accompany your boss on a business trip. Do you look at this as an opportunity to put your best foot forward, showing your skills and building the relationship? Or do you just dread the prospect?

If you're already pals, traveling with your boss will be a breeze. Even so,...

13 Ways to Make a Successful Work Comeback

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 22, 2019 at 7:25 am

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Have you been working from home, only popping into the office on occasion to attend a meeting or a coworker's last-day happy hour? Even though the company expects to see you online during office hours, working from home definitely has its perks. No one interrupts you to ask a quick question. You don't need to worry...

12 Networking Tips for the Shy, Inexperienced and Reluctant

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 15, 2019 at 9:00 am

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Q: I recently lost my job of seven years. Some of my friends are encouraging me to attend networking events. I’m not good with crowds and consider myself to be shy and introverted. What should I do? —Kincaid A: In my humble opinion, being an introvert or being shy is not necessarily a permanent state. Admittedly,...

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11 Ways to Become a Better Listener

Posted by: Rosalinda | May 8, 2019 at 9:00 am

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More and more, listening to someone else express their thoughts or opinions seems to be turning into a chore. And it’s becoming less and less an opportunity to exchange ideas, increase understanding or even amuse ourselves. Look at social media. Many of us post and move on, not really concerned about how our comments are received....
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6 Bad Business Behaviors I Won’t Put Up With

Posted by: Carolyn Crummey | May 1, 2019 at 9:00 am

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What’s your reason for doing business with someone? Is it the timely service? Geographically convenient? Or is price at the top of your list? Well, you won’t find it at the top of mine. While budget may dictate whether I can go ahead, the decision to engage in a business relationship has already been...
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6 Ways to Be Less Rude at Work

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 24, 2019 at 9:00 am

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After you’ve rolled your eyes and let out a sigh of frustration the next time a colleague does or says something rude, consider this; could it be their apathetic and arrogant attitude? Is it a generational divide? Could it be their lack of workplace experience? Or maybe cultural differences? While these are not excuses for...
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Dealing with Quirky Communication Styles in the Workplace

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 17, 2019 at 9:00 am

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Businesses often have a guide on how employees should communicate with customers. Social media etiquette often has to be followed. Grammar, punctuation, and clarity are always checked when sending a mass text message out to customers using a solution like TrueDialog. Emails need to be replied to in a timely manner. The list goes...
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How to Address Workplace Etiquette Blunders

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 10, 2019 at 8:00 am

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No matter how diligent and professional we might be, there will be a moment when we say or do the wrong thing, with the wrong person. We may not even be aware of the infraction until we get the cold shoulder from the offended person. Whether or not the slight or workplace etiquette faux pas...
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10 Ways to Avoid Age Bias at Work

Posted by: Rosalinda | April 3, 2019 at 9:00 am

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10 Ways to Avoid Age Bias at Work

There are lots of disputes and issues that take place in a workplace that often require hr consultants to help manage and settle. There are cases of workplace bullying, tardiness, poor metrics, etc. but one of the most ignored issues is age bias and discrimination. This...
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9 Reasons Your Employees Lack Leadership Skills

Posted by: Rosalinda | March 27, 2019 at 9:00 am

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There are books, courses, certifications and coaches who "teach," encourage and even insist that everyone can be a leader. Has anyone considered that maybe not everyone wants to be one? I respectfully disagree with the notion that everyone can, or must, seek leadership roles. However, at the risk of contradicting myself, I also believe that there...
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