Most people know Goodwill as the community place to bring used clothing and wares to be sold in stores and online. What you may not know is that Goodwill can also help boost your career.The U.S. Department of Labor reports that unemployment is the lowest since March 1973, but many are still looking for work or interested in upping their career game to avoid being underemployed.Elise Gould, an economist for the Economic Poli...
We hear a lot about “work-life balance” these days, but, if you’re raising kids or caring for an older parent while bringing in a salary, is balance even possible?Dana Brownlee, mother of two young children, and founder of the Atlanta-based corporate training firm, Professionalism Matters, says trying to achieve work-life balance is akin to a dog chasing its tail. “There is no perfect balance when it comes to work and famil...
Technology is outsmarting itself with every passing second. It makes work easier as well as faster, and one such tool we all are familiar with is video conferencing. It provides an instant connection with the audience. It makes idea exchange an easier process where physical distance would have previously been a barrier. Below are a few points highlighting its advantages along with few etiquette tips that come in handy for y...
In the tenth anniversary edition of his bestseller Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (2005), author Daniel Goleman quotes a search firm executive who says, “CEO’s are hired for their intellect and business expertise – and fired for a lack of emotional intelligence.”Many of us grew up believing that high IQ was a surefire predictor of success, however, studies have found that, while “smarts” can help you...
How’s your ‘EQ’? It’s not a question you’re probably asked very often, if at all, but it’s definitely one to consider – especially when it comes to your career.For years, a person’s “Intelligence Quotient” or IQ was thought to determine how successful they’d be on the job and in life, however, over time, researchers began finding that emotional maturity played a key role in success as well.In the early 90’s, Researchers Pet...
It’s no surprise that most adults are overworked and overwhelmed but the counterintuitive reality is that many are not taking all the paid time off they’ve earned.According to Project: Time Off“After years of being asked to ‘do more with less’ workers are overstretched, stressed out, and exhausted. The always-on, 24/7 American work culture is taking a heavy toll, leading to 429 million wasted vacation days that undermine ou...
Invite Your Boss to LunchThe Chamber of Commerce in Bloomington, IN has a vibrant program – hYPe, which stands for helping young professionals excel. In this multi-generational workforce it’s imperative for professionals of all ages to collaborate well in the proverbial workplace sandbox in order for organizations to succeed. We’ve heard the complaints respective to each age group but in the end – the most effective profess...
Unemployment is dropping as the economy continues to recover from the Great Recession but careerists must be well prepared to be competitive for top positions. From resume preparation to networking strategies, the job search has changed significantly and understanding the new normal is essential for your success.Career Cast, created by Adicio, is a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche and national job listin...
As winter melts into spring and photos of smiling faces in warm, sunny places are streaming through social media feeds more and more – you may be feeling in need of a re-charge.Taking allotted vacation time is important for mind, body and spirit, however, if you’re office-bound – with no beach in Cabo or even a ‘staycation’ in sight any time soon – try putting these seven ‘Pick-Me-Ups’ to work to help refresh and add some p...
We’re off and running into 2016, and rather than ask how your resolutions are going, or whether you’re on track to reach your goals, I’d like to pose a different kind of question in this post…What are you curious about in 2016?I love the word curious. There’s an authenticity and wonder about it. It zeros right in on our hearts, and what’s calling out for attention.When I pose the curious question to my coaching clients, ene...