The “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) trend is forcing many employers to implement new policies to address possible risk. There are many risks associated with BYOD and employers need to make sure their policies are addressing all possible risks. BYOD is not going to disappear overnight, in all likelihood it will simply increase over time. [...]

We’ve all experienced the work ‘blahs’; that feeling when you have to drag yourself to work and spend the whole day counting the minutes until you can leave. It’s difficult to stay motivated and even the most get-up-and-go employees experience the occasional slump. There are many ways for you to rekindle the spark and be [...]

A rising number of American workers are giving up their vacation time. According to Expedia’s Vacation Deprivation Study, on average, the average American only used 2 out of 14 vacation days in 2011. Some employees admitted that bosses and colleagues might perceive using all of their vacation time negatively. Of employees that did take vacations, [...]

In this economy, quitting one’s job is not the most practical thing to do. When you tell people your desire to resign, you’re bound to get a few crazy looks and unsolicited advice like “don’t do it!” However, there are some things in life that are far more important than practicality – to start with, [...]

As a former sales person, teacher, and now writer,  I have had my fair share of experience being the “new kid” in a group. As a result, I can sympathize with those who find themselves in this position, enduring constant patronization by those who are more experienced in the field.We come in with all these [...]

What is the Pareto Principle? The Pareto Principle is named after Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, who in 1906 observed that 80% of land in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. He expressed this surprising observation in a mathematical formula that is now commonly known as the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule states that [...]

Work Relationships. At best they are invigorating and, at worst, they can make your days a living hell. The fact of the matter is that they are there and must be dealt with – good or bad.  Although situations can differ from workplace to workplace, the earmarks of a difficult co-worker remain the same. I’ve [...]

Have you ever worked for a horrible boss? If so, you’re not alone. Google “I hate my boss” and you’ll stumble upon more than 13 million results.  Nearly half of the employees that participated in a survey published by staffing services firm OfficeTeam said that they have worked for an unreasonable manager. Of those, 59% [...]

Motivation can be one of the most difficult things to master. At times we fall into a slump at work or in life and digging ourselves out can be harder than we ever imagined. Sometimes losing motivation can be as simple as becoming complacent while going through the same motions day after day. This can [...]

When you first think of The Office, you probably don’t initially think of it as a source of workplace wisdom. Yet the quirky, and often times awkward, sitcom can provide us with some useful gems when it comes to dealing with your workplace. 1. Knowing When to NOT Say Something It may go against your natural [...]