Think the time you spend answering e-mail, composing IMs, and trolling Twitter doesn't have an impact? Think again. A recent study by research firm Basex puts the "cost of unnecessary interruptions" in terms of lost productivity and innovation at a shocking $650 billion. Merlin Mann blogged about the cost of...
Downturn? Upturn! It might sound like the PBS version of how the top-floor management tries to bewitch what's left of the rest of the company into being happy about the latest restructuring. But it could also be a sound plan for a firm that would otherwise simply flounder under...
A recent study from LeadershipIQ asserts that workers today are wasting 44 percent more time than they did a year ago. It seems that worry and financial research are now the top non-work activities conducted at the office. In February 2007, says the organization, the top time-wasters...
Despite racking up impressive accomplishments, you feel frustrated with your career--convinced you should be achieving more. You may even wish you had chosen a different career altogether. These feelings often stem from a common error:...
Speaking in public encourages you to listen to the needs of your audience. Which has a positive effect, you become a better listener. You will be able to communicate your needs in a clear and precise manner, which will make you a better communicator. When you speak up you learn....
The Find: Surprising questions to ask a candidate's references to get the real scoop on a potential new hire. The Source: The Business Pundit blog. The Takeaway: You think you've found the right candidate to fill a vacancy, so you wearily pick up the...
Now that you know how to tank your career and make your office life miserable, it's time for some damage control. Start by making yourself more likeable, which you can do by following the 21 steps outlined at Marc and Angel Hack Life. My favorite steps are the first two:...
Many people, including very successful professionals, hold on to misconceptions about how to achieve career success. Many believe, incorrectly so, that there is only one path to achieve career happiness or find "Career nirvana". If you are struggling with career choices or looking for a job, you might be the...
Every time the economy expands or dips, executives who are tired, bored, displaced, or in search of above-market earnings come out of the barn in droves looking for "Greener pastures". They frequently assume that their experiences running a "Real" company qualify them to provide insight and expertise as a consultant...
A career change means much more than a new job and can have a massive impact on your lifestyle; the hope is that this impact will be for the better. It's helpful to do some initial basic research about the profession yourself before talking to people so you are more...
If you are contemplating starting out with a freelancing career, the decision is an independent one and is circumstantial of the spate of events in your life or career option you decide to choose. With a freelancing career it's most likely that you cut the cloth as per the situation...
There has always been a steady stream of media people making the career transition into PR. But with the serious financial and business model problems plaguing most major media, journalists who once looked down their noses at what they call "the dark side" are starting to think that things might...
A career as a Dental Assistant will open many doors of opportunity. Dental Assistants will be among the highest growing occupations from now until next few years. This is because people are starting to take a better interest in their oral health. Technological advances have led many individuals to the...
It's important to realize that choosing a career or changing careers is right up there with getting married, having kids, and buying a house. It is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your lifetime! You spend more than half of almost every day of your...
The newest trend in cosmetic surgery, apparently, is nipping and tucking for your job. Not content to Botox their brows into submission merely for personal primping, workplace go-getters men as well as women are turning to appearance enhancement for career advancement. No lesser an authority than His...
Do you have a job that makes you want to get up in the morning? Do you have a career that others wish they had? In this podcast, Alexandra Levit, a twenty and thirty-something career expert and author of "How'd You Score That Gig?" discusses some of the coolest jobs...
The Find: Despite evidence that experience working abroad boosts the financial performance of companies, managers believe a stint overseas will hinder career prospects. The Source: New research published in the McKinsey Quarterly free registration required. The Takeaway: McKinsey undertook in-depth interviews with executives at...
Communications drives business. Thus, Web-based phrase generators can spark your career. Want to pontificate like an academic? Use this phrase generator. Need to speak like you know your Web 2.0 (and don't mind a little salty language)? Click here. Random words can spark new thoughts. Or wow your...
The Find: If you want to get to the top of a large UK company, stay away from a new-fangled interest in soft skills and stick to mastering finance. The Source: An analysis of the career paths of the CEOs atop the FTSE 100...
