Work Wisdom
Tips to help you navigate the workplace and make benefits work for you
In the post, “What employees need to consider when returning to a former employer,” we discussed what employees need to think about when they might want to reapply for their old job or a new opportunity. If that happens, what should the company do? There’s no rule that companies can’t rehire former employees. It…
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How many hours do you sit at work each day? Four hours? How about six or more? Sitting is the most common posture in the modern workplace — and in some professions, people spend almost their entire workday affixed to an office chair. That’s bad news: Prolonged sitting has been shown to wear on your […]
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In the post, “5 tips to properly resign from your job,” we talk about what an employee should do when they’re announcing their resignation. But that raises the question: Once an employee says they’re quitting, what should the company do? Companies know employee perceptions matter. Many organizations are beginning…
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At some point in your career, you might be asked to provide a reference. Most of the time, references are associated with candidates for a job. But you also can be asked for references for board positions, certain volunteer roles, or running for elected office. Being asked to provide a reference is considered an honor […]
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In the post, “What employees need to consider when returning to a former employer,” we discussed what employees need to think about when they might want to reapply for…
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How many hours do you sit at work each day? Four hours? How about six or more? Sitting is the most common posture in the modern workplace — and in some professions, people spend…
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In the post, “5 tips to properly resign from your job,” we talk about what an employee should do when they’re announcing their resignation. But that raises the question:…
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At some point in your career, you might be asked to provide a reference. Most of the time, references are associated with candidates for a job. But you also can be asked for references…
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LinkedIn has more than 610 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Most business professionals have a profile on LinkedIn. The reason? Because 60% of…
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If you’re searching for a new opportunity, one of the most important activities you must do is research the company you’re applying at. Ideally, you want to do this before…
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According to a Merrill Lynch study, 8 in 10 Americans believe caregiving is the new normal. Forty million Americans are caregivers. To offer some perspective, that’s almost as…
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According to The American Institute of Stress, our jobs cause the biggest stress in our lives. It can show up as yelling at co-workers, damage to property or machinery, or harm…
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