Originally posted on Glassdoor Between the feeling of being thrust into the spotlight, the one-on-one setting with your manager and the gravity of what’s at stake, performance reviews can feel pretty uncomfortable. And when you’re made to feel uncomfortable, sometimes you aren’t always the most conscious of (or careful with) your words. But if there’s one time… read more
By Barry O’Reilly The way most companies approach performance management is completely broken. Everybody knows it, yet there aren’t many companies or managers seeking more progressive approaches. Leaders continue trying to put people in boxes rather than thinking about how they can create opportunities for people to do their best work, maximize their potential and… read more
By Anouare Abdou – Ladders Are you kicking 2021 off by setting fresh goals? Good call — having goals can help you stay focused and get so much more out of the new year. “Goals give life meaning, direction, and purpose, and help you get out of bed with enthusiasm every single day,” says best-selling author… read more
By Anouare Abdou – Ladders They say there are no stupid questions. But in the context of your relationship with your boss, there are certain things you should avoid asking. Why? Because even in the most casual work cultures, your boss is still your superior and her impression of you and your work will have an… read more
– Stevie Nicks is the Digital Editor at Just Another Magazine – a website that covers the topics many care about. One will find articles about lifestyle, travel, fashion, trends and relationships – each of which is written in their unique style. It cannot be understated how important making the right hiring decisions is… read more
– by Erika at Wikijob Erika is a career and productivity copywriter who believes in the power of networking. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and playing with her cat, Cola. Soft skills are well known as attributes that enable a person to engage in meaningful interactions. Since there hardly exists any… read more
By Ian Khan – Entrepreneur We all know the year 2020 presented the world with a number of challenges in the entrepreneurial space. The following are the 15 things to avoid as an entrepreneur in the year 2021. 1. Lose your focus When you forget why you got into business in the first place, you are well on the… read more
By Marcel Schwantes – INC Warren Buffett is arguably the best investor who ever lived. The Oracle of Omaha, as he is known, started investing in 1942 with just $114.75 and is now among the top 10 richest persons globally.? While Buffett is occasionally wrong about economics (his biggest mistake being the $358 million investment in US Airways), he is spot-on… read more
By Ryan Shea – Ladders The workplace can be a difficult area to navigate outside of your daily duties. For one, you are having to deal with a myriad of different personalities from the person who sits next to you to your boss who is a roller coaster of emotions. Then there are the times where you’ll have to… read more
By Ryan Shea – Ladders It’s best to keep certain things hidden in the professional world. Not everyone needs to know all the specifics of your past job life especially during an interview for a position you are really hoping to get. Employees of all kinds have been able to navigate the one-on-one interviews or group chats… read more