Have you been distressed lately about the economy, your job or your boss? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. When times are toughest, most of us tend to wait out the storm rather than seek out other, perhaps even riskier opportunities. In his new book, Bulletproof Your Job, author Stephen Viscusi says that your “primary… Continue reading
Archive for December, 2009
The Trouble With Americans Abroad
Foreign assignments often seem exotic and enticing, especially to workers who have studied the local language and customs. But despite everyone’s good intentions these critical career moves often fizzle out, resulting in an expensive setback for the employer and a career-hiccup or worse for the employee. One problem is the vast majority of overseas assignment… Continue reading
Former Executives Seek to Monetize Talent
In the wake of an economic tsunami that has caused organizations to reduce staff at all levels, the market today is awash with out-of-work executives competing for dwindling job opportunities. Even among the companies that are hiring, the pressure is on to keep costs down. The current “cash-is-king” posture of most companies makes it difficult… Continue reading
Does Their Corporate Culture Pass Your Sniff Test?
How much do you know about the corporate culture of a prospective employer? Until you work there, you’re in the dark, right? By reputation, a manufacturing company might be known as a meat grinder or a large law firm as a cold and unfriendly place. Yet how much of this reputation is true and how… Continue reading
Workplace Bullying: Overblown or Overlooked?
Everyone knows a bully. It’s the schoolyard tyrant who swoops in on a target, pushing him around while spewing threats and belittling him in front of others. But childhood isn’t where it stops – it’s also on display in the workplace.”Workplace bullying” is repeated, health-harming mistreatment of a person through verbal abuse, behavior that’s threatening,… Continue reading
Give Me a Break: The Art of the Quick 10
Most professionals find their day fractured by interruptions. What you need is a bulletproof chunk of your workday. You need a Quick 10. Shave off ten minutes — say, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. — with no interruptions allowed. Period. No phone calls. No visitors. No e-mails. Establish this pattern over the course of… Continue reading
