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6 tips on remote work success during COVID-19
In the midst of a global crisis that is forcing many office workers to become remote employees, keeping a positive mental health outlook is key to surviving and thriving while at home, says the CEO of a company that has always had workers staying home. Shrad Rao of Wagepoint, a Calgary-based payroll software provider, began…
Read MoreProtecting your job: Surviving the post-pandemic workplace
You may have had a job when the pandemic struck – and may still have one. But the future is uncertain. So this is a good time to think about how to increase your odds of staying employed when things return to some semblance of normality. At the start of the year, consultant Sharlyn Lauby…
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic is the management crisis of our lifetime
Managers have certain moments when their skills are tested to the ultimate – the busy season, or during a takeover bid, or when a new challenger with a superior offering enters the marketplace. But in the past few weeks – and the weeks, if not months, to come – all managers, in every field, at…
Read MoreRebuilding & Strengthening Your Executive Network
A common situation that occurs for many executives is allowing their network to go stagnant. It’s easy to do when you have a stable job, have no intention of leaving your job, and are too busy to reach out to your connections. However, it’s important to keep a solid, active network even when you’re not…
Read More3 Ways To Build A Stronger Personal Brand On Social Media
Social media can be pretty intimidating for some people—especially those who tend to shun the spotlight and avoid self-promotion. That being said, there’s no denying that social platforms can and do allow individuals to build personal brands that afford them greater professional opportunities. Having a robust social media presence is an asset to your long-term…
Read More10 Ways To Use Quarantine Introspection For Career Reinvention
When #COVID hit, I braced myself for an onslaught of out-of-work jobseekers needing help landing jobs FAST. And make no mistake, with recent layoffs, this has been the case. Yet I’ve noticed another surprising phenomenon the COVID quarantine has had on professional women. I’ve had many successful corporate women reaching out to me quietly admitting…
Read MoreLooking Back, Looking Forward: What Recruiters Want From You
You’re not getting calls back from recruiters, and you have no one to blame but yourself. In order to land the best sales jobs, you have to stand out from the crowd. Generic application materials are just not going to cut it in this day and age.These days, rather than just tell what you’ve accomplished,…
Read MoreWork-From-Home Efficiency Is Not A One-Size-Fits-All Solution
With lockdown or shelter-in-place rules still in effect due to COVID-19, a large number of employees are working within the confines of their homes. The shift to full-time remote work is an adjustment for everyone, but especially for people who either have to watch their young children at home; care for sick relatives; or live…
Read MoreWith changing sleep patterns and increased stress, our dreams are in overdrive
I’m standing in the green room of a stately theatre, moments before curtain. The play is Hamilton and I’ve landed a lead role. But then a horrific thought dawns on me. I haven’t memorized a single line – or learned a step of choreography. Suddenly Lin-Manuel Miranda is there, locking eyes with me. It’s not a look…
Read MoreYou, your #phone and a saner #life
With so much of many people’s days sucked up by commuting, it’s inevitable we turn to our mobiles to get some work done during the time in limbo between office and home. Don’t do it! That’s the advice of Carolyn Rook, a lecturer at Henley Business School, and Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries, a professor at INSEAD.…
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