A freelancer for more than 20 years, Beth Braccio Hering specializes in writing about job hunting, workplace issues, and flexible work arrangements. Her articles have been featured on CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, LiveCareer, and a variety of other sites. She holds a degree in sociology from Northwestern University.
Nerves, tax forms, benefit enrollment decisions, mastering people’s names, understanding company policies… the start of a new job is not exactly synonymous with...
“What is your dream vacation?”
“What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?”
“If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra...
When you think of an inclusive work environment, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a conference table with workers of various ages, ethnicities, and genders...
All new employees get jitters on their first day at a new job, but Patty was particularly nervous. The first day at her last position had been awkward. As she met...
When you hear the term “manager,” what comes to mind? Some people may envision an individual who endlessly seems to host or attend meetings. Others may think of an...
What does being a manager involve? A better question might be “What doesn’t it?” Managers play a crucial role in virtually all areas of the business environment...
We’ve all heard the saying “Honesty is the best policy.” But, is this adage still worth clinging to in the modern work environment? Stories of unethical behavior...
Think back to elementary school for a moment. Remember some kids who would roll their eyes at assigned tasks they did not like? Or maybe they interrupted the teacher...
Regular team meetings serve many purposes. They allow managers to convey information pertinent to all direct reports and receive status updates. They provide an...
Do not equate the act of setting boundaries at work with selfishness. Rather, understand how work boundaries assist with performance and job satisfaction. They allow you...
After six hours of attending an out-of-town conference, all Sandy wanted to do was sit in a fluffy bathrobe and watch an old movie in her hotel room. Instead, she found...
Especially during these times of low unemployment, employers look for every advantage possible to attract and retain top talent. A good company culture provides a...
In the modern world, job applicants tend to know a great deal about prospective employers before even stepping foot in the door for an interview. One of the chief things...
Who does your company attract to work there, and who do you hold onto? Especially in times of low unemployment, it pays to explore the answers to these questions. While...
Bringing in a new hire involves a flurry of activity. After all, you want to get the person comfortable and up to speed as soon as possible. Plus, making efforts to...
Matthew, a manager at a large home-improvement store, always thought his company could benefit from a new hire training program. But it took an embarrassing occurrence...
After spending a good deal of time and money recruiting, why would any organization not want to provide new employees with the maximum chance to succeed? Wasting...
During times of low unemployment, the temptation exists to ease up on choosiness in the name of filling vacancies. This approach, though, could end up creating greater...
