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An office holiday party can be worthwhile even in tight economic times. It’s a chance to show appreciation for employees and an opportunity for coworkers to mix, mingle and build camaraderie.

Most of us hate working out, cleaning the house and going to the dentist, but these are essential parts of life that we muster the will to do. Similarly, one part of your job that you may not always look forward to is making the case in front of senior leadership for a bigger budget. Wish you cou...

You've been following a conference hashtag on Twitter, and you think attending would reenergize you professionally or enable you to make valuable connections.

Now that the New Year has come and gone and you're cruising through your resolutions, if you’re like many people, finding a new job is one of the must-do's on your list. If you want to act while the iron's hot, it's helpful to know the ebbs and flows of when the best times of the year are to appl...

Everyone knows you should save money for your future. However, spending money on activities you enjoy can be crucial to maintaining your mental health. Read on for some tips to acheive balance between your financial “now” and “later.”

A slow summer at the office doesn't have to be a yawn. With some careful planning, you can survive—and even thrive—during the dog days of summer. Here's how to get ahead at the office when your colleagues are at the beach.

Holiday bonuses are a time-honored tradition—but they're not always the right option for your company. Whether your budget is tight or you don't want to deal with the tax issues associated with bonus pay, you might be looking for alternatives. Here are a few employee appreciation ideas you can of...

Shortfall. Train wreck. Epic fail. Sound like one of your projects? Here's how to manage a failed project.

If you forget to write a thank you note to your grandmother, it's likely she'll still love you. But if you can’t navigate the manners minefield at work, you could be out of a job. Changing technology has led to the relaxing of some standards, but many manners mandates from years ago remain curren...

Your employees are doing a great job, but the budget doesn't allow you to give them the raises they deserve. You want—and need—to do something to show your appreciation—but what? While salary definitely matters, there are other approaches you can take to reward your employees for their good work,...

Professionally, your 2020 was off to an awesome start. You were on track to achieve your goals and get promoted. ? Is it insensitive to ask for a promotion during a pandemic?

Few tasks are as time- and energy-consuming as the recruiting process. According to a 2017 study by the Society of Human Resource Management, each new hire costs your company $4,425 on average—and the recruiting process typically takes 42 days to complete. Given the reality of tight budgets and t...

The reasons to work remotely are obvious to employees: a commute of mere seconds, an inexpensive home-cooked lunch, and a decreased clothing budget. The boss might need some convincing. The key is to come up with a plan that points out the benefits to both sides, acknowledges potential pitfalls, ...

You’ve got your team together — now you’ve got to keep them engaged and optimize performance. Engagement is key to retention and therefore cannot afford to be overlooked. The good news is: Employee engagement ideas, particularly at the team level, don’t need to break the bank to be successful. He...

Many applicants think of a resume as a list of all the positions they’ve ever held from that first fast food restaurant job to their current role. What this tells a hiring manager: you warmed a chair. To really sell yourself and win in an interview, show what you've accomplished by crafting an ac...

Why do people quit? Employees want to feel valued and appreciated. Here are some common reasons why employees leave and what it takes to prevent it:

In the world of work, it’s often customary to offer a gift of thanks to team members. These are nice gestures, but when it comes to employee recognition, something personal can be more meaningful.

The U.S. government is the largest employer in the D.C. metro area, and this doesn't include contractors. Let’s take a look at how the largest government contractors in D.C. have performed!

Many mid-sized federal and defense contracting companies in the DMV are B2B (business to business), with the U.S. federal government being their primary customer. Let’s see how these companies performed before and during the pandemic