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Barbara, Having and Being a Mentor
2/26/2024
I vividly remember spending time with junior members of the newspaper staff because I liked their enthusiasm for journalism and wanted to support them as important members of our team. I did not think about being ready to mentor them, I just did it. -
Best Way to Respond to Quiet Quitter
10/30/2023
Quiet quitting is a hot topic, especially for leadership, managers, and human resources. In essence, quiet quitting is psychological detachment from work and, typically, when people intentionally choosing to invest more of their time and energy into their lives outside of work. -
When you begin a job search, you may not know exactly what you want in a potential employer.
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Custom Content by: Chenega MIOSChenega MIOS continues to stand strong, with nearly 400 current job openings. This unique employer serves as a strategic business unit for its parent company, Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native-owned corporation.
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The best career advice probably won’t come through a formal workplace mentoring program. Don’t overlook these potential sources of savvy career advice.
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All companies have the desire to appear innovative and at the top of their game. But what can you do as an individual employee to bring that kind of innovation to your own role?
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Big data plus AI can add up to big career opportunities. What does it look like to turn your computer science degree into a career as a big data architect/engineer?
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“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” This maxim from leadership guru John C. Maxwell is a sage reminder in a workforce where disruption is the norm. How can you learn to anticipate and even embrace career change when your industry is changing rapidly?
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There are many different ways to cultivate and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Best practices such as open-mindedness, recognizing bias, adopting change, and encouraging honest communication support these efforts:
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There is almost no job that doesn’t require some level of digital literacy. But how do you make sure you stay on top of changing technology?
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With rapid changes coming to multiple industries, it can feel like it’s impossible to keep pace with it all. But what you do now can help you adapt to whatever comes your way in the future.
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Setting realistic expectations with new hires is critical to ensuring a positive workplace experience.
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Whether your organization’s culture is vibrant, fun, and outspoken, or diligently heads-down focused, one thing is clear – improving company culture creates immeasurable value.
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You’ve heard about the Great Resignation. But what about the Great Regret?
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How to Research a Potential Employer
2/8/2023
It’s vital to enter a job interview knowing everything you can about your potential employer. See what resources can help you best investigate when considering a change in the workplace. -
Abbe's Winding Path
1/24/2023
"In reality the only way to learn something new is to have a beginner’s mind. As coaches like to say - “be willing to suck at it.” No one starts out learning French with a perfect French accent and extended vocabulary. It takes time to lay the foundation to master a language. With a beginner’s mi... -
Employees want to be asked for their opinions, but asking for feedback at the wrong time or without a plan for how to use it can be a recipe for disaster. Learn how to strategically incorporate employee input in your decision-making.
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The Winding Path of Work
10/31/2022
The people who continue to advocate for staying in one place are in a very tiny minority, like those advocating on behalf of the health benefits of cigarettes. -
Top workplaces are as distinctive and diverse as the people who compose them. To learn more, we spoke with another three Top Workplace honorees: CTIA, Centauri and Deltek!
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Every year, The Washington Post seeks to find the Washington D.C. area’s top workplaces. What ultimately makes a top workplace seems, at first glance, a tricky question to answer even with the data.