On The Job Friends Help Unhappy Workers

A shoulder to cry on could help make the daily-grind bearable for unhappy workers.

A study conducted by Michael Sollitto, a communications professor at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, reveals that having a close-bond with co-workers helps frustrated employees de-stress.

Understanding this often-perceived negative communication can help managers and companies better interact with employees and improve these unsatisfying conditions, Sollitto said.

The research is critical as employers realize costs to replace, rehire and retrain employees are on the rise, and as employees continue to strive for a fulfilling career. The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report stated that the unemployment rate is 5.6% with a 3.3% turnover rate. It is estimated that replacing an employee could cost an organization roughly $14,000. Read More

What To Say When You Don’t Get The Job

By Editorial Team | Updated on July 16, 2023

Landing a dream job is an aspirational goal for many, but it’s also an undeniable truth that there will be moments when you don’t get the job. It’s often challenging to navigate this feeling of disappointment, but learning how to respond professionally can turn this setback into a stepping stone for your career journey.

60+ Needles in My Face

As New York City shut down, this is my calm in any storm. Acupuncture is my quiet.

It’s the only hour where I’m fully awake and completely still. No tv, no talking, no texting, no thinking, nothing but total calm.

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Mastering The Stretch

By Liz Wiseman

The best leaders bring out the best in others.  They inspire people’s best thinking and finest work.  They not only encourage and empower but are challenging and demanding.  They set high expectations, push people to the edge of their comfort zone, and then hold others fully accountable.  When leaders don’t hold the highest of expectations, they hold people back.

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What You Wear to Work Matters

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Call it “dress for success” or “dress for the job you want” — it’s more than an adage for women.

Style and image have played and continue to play a crucial role in the career strategies and trajectories of many high-powered execs. Let’s face it, how you look says a lot about you — whether you’re organized, lazy, fashion-forward, creative or serious.

You may think that focusing on appearance as part of your career strategy sounds superficial — that we should be judged for our intelligence and experience, not our style.

But will someone really want to listen to you if you look dull, boring, meek, and frumpy? Sure, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but sadly, that’s not how the workforce works. Read More

Aim for Raises, Not Praises

By Chellie Campbell, author of From Worry to Wealthy: A Woman’s Guide to Financial Success Without the Stress, says women often make the mistake of working for “praises rather than raises.”

Whether you’re looking for a raise, want to start a company or home-based business, or would like to retire, Chellie shares these five resolutions to help women get ahead this year:

1) Ask For More Money – Chances are you aren’t charging as much as you’re worth. Do some research on rates of pay—don’t just ask the people you know, especially if they’re women who might be under earning. Put a higher value on yourself and watch what happens. Read More