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11 Bad Remote Work Habits to Kick in 2023

11 Bad Remote Work Habits to Kick in 2023

  Are you letting bad work from home habits ruin what should be a positive work experience for you and your family? Here is expert advice on how to keep them from destroying your productivity and career.   According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 27.6 million people today work from their homes. This […]

January 2, 2023 | By | 1 Reply More
How to Cope With a Horrible Boss

How to Cope With a Horrible Boss

  Whether they’re bullies or just incompetent, horrible bosses are one of the top reasons people quit their jobs.   Such is life: birth, taxes, and, at least once in a person’s career, a horrible boss.   In fact, says Entrepreneur.com contributor Dave Hutton, dealing with difficult bosses is so common that it has become […]

August 17, 2022 | By | Reply More
How Do I Tell A New Company I Was Fired from a Job?

How Do I Tell A New Company I Was Fired from a Job?

  Getting fired can feel like the end of the world. Here’s how to overcome.   “You’re fired!” That phrase may seem like a silly television show quip. But when it’s you on the receiving end, it sure as hell isn’t funny. In fact, hearing those words can feel like a kick in the gut. […]

October 30, 2019 | By | Reply More
Your Social Media Habits and Your Job Search

Your Social Media Habits and Your Job Search

  Social media can be used for good and evil when it comes to job-seeking.   You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven’t spent the time […]

September 22, 2015 | By | 1 Reply More
Remote Working: Myths and Facts

Remote Working: Myths and Facts

Images abound of remote workers working on beaches or in their pajamas. Most of these are inaccurate images of how telecommuters really work. Here are some of the most common myths–and facts–about remote workers.   Myth: Teleworkers work in pajamas Fact:  Just like their onsite counterparts, remote workers have a destination. That destination may be […]

August 25, 2015 | By | Reply More
10 Top Personal Traits You Need To Work Remotely

10 Top Personal Traits You Need To Work Remotely

Do you have the personal traits to succeed as a remote employee?   Thinking about this whole “remote work thing”? Be forewarned: Not everyone is cut out for this lifestyle. There are personal traits that are consistent for most remote workers who thrive working in a remote environment.   So, before you jump into unfamiliar […]

December 15, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More