No one likes to be out of work, but sometimes life circumstances just shake out that way. Maybe you were caught in a layoff wave, or quit to escape a psychotic boss, without having anything else lined up. So now you’re working your network and applying to jobs but nothing has turned into a solid offer yet. And your household really needs the money. It can be nail-biting to see your savings running down or to start living on credit cards, but you’re not actually in an impossib

When you’re running a business, it might be difficult to spare a lot of time for hiring new people. You always have so much to do that it’s hard to make time for perusing resumes, shortlisting people, interviewing them, calling their references etc. So you might end up hiring someone after interviewing only two people. Or you might hire someone and forget to call their references. This can have a disastrous effect. Sure, there’s something to be said for following your gut fee

Nobody wants toxic employees in their company. They bring others down, create an environment that is less productive, and ruin the overall company culture. The reason the term “toxic” is used is because their behavior, like a poison, spreads and negatively affects others. According to a study by Harvard School of Business, “toxic workers induce others to be toxic.” Here’s the unfortunate part, toxic workers are not always easy to identify. In fact, they may be some of your h

[The Continuance] 3) Reconnect With Your Company Values Another question to ask yourself when contemplating quitting for a new position is what made you choose your current company in the first place. In a job search, we will compare dozens of possible employers and choose one we feel offers the best opportunity and company culture. What made you choose this position back when you were still engaged and excited about the work? Many people choose an employer because they felt