Monday, 26/01/2015
You may be looking for a position far away, but your search should actually start closer to home. "See if your current company has internal job postings for other offices around the world," says Glen Loveland HR Manager, CCTV. "Even if your company doesn't have a formal inter-transfer program, you can connect with HR in the countries that you are targeting."
What successful workers do before breakfast
Tuesday, 13/01/2015
Does your morning routine consist mainly of limiting the snooze-button to five resets or finding a clean shirt before traffic gets bad? If so, your work could be suffering. There’s a strong relationship between workers who have regular morning routines and their workplace productivity.
Monday, 12/01/2015
if you think it’s a hopeless situation when talks of layoffs start circulating in the break room, think again. There are measures you can take to get ahead of a layoff, and also steps to take if you unfortunately are let go.
Friday, 09/01/2015
Most days at work are, well, just another day at the office. Even some of the most exciting and unique professions involve their fair share of paperwork and meetings. But every once in a while, routine will be punctuated by something interesting, unique or downright outrageous.
Hiring trends to expect in 2015
Tuesday, 06/01/2015
The overall job market is looking up, and the outlook for several industries is even brighter. Information technology (54 percent), financial services (42 percent), manufacturing (41 percent) and health care (38 percent) are all expected to add permanent jobs at a faster rate than the national average this year.
10 tips to stay productive at work around the holidays
Tuesday, 23/12/2014
Treat yourself. It works just as well on you as it would on a 5-year-old. Promise yourself various treats throughout the day — coffee, candy, social media breaks, etc. — as you stop procrastinating and cross items off your to-do list.
QUIZ: Which TV boss is your boss most like?
Thursday, 18/12/2014
Television has a way of taking our minds off of our daily lives while still tying in to real-life concerns we have. Dramas, comedies, mockumentaries—these are all TV show styles that can convey stories so real we could swear we’re part of the plot.
How to deal with a clueless co-worker
Thursday, 11/12/2014
Help struggling colleagues succeed. If certain co-workers seem unmindful of the requirements of the job because they’re new hires, less experienced or have subpar interpersonal skills, be a friend and lend a helping hand. If they just need to learn the ropes, ask your supervisor whether you or other co-workers should spend time helping them.
Workers’ Cyber Monday secrets revealed
Wednesday, 10/12/2014
Employers, however, aren’t exactly taking their own advice. The study found that the majority of senior-level employees (53 percent) — including senior management, vice presidents, directors, managers, supervisors and team leaders — are more likely to use work hours to shop online compared to 46 percent of entry-level or professional staff members.
