In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part II

In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part II

A conversation with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President, and Chair of the Board, VoteRiders Hello, and welcome to Part II of a two-part series on the importance of soft skills in the work environment. I recently spoke with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President and Chair...
In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part I

In praise of hiring for soft skills – Part I

A conversation with Kathleen Unger, Founder, President, and Chair of the Board, VoteRiders Soft skills. We hear a lot about them these days, but just what are they, exactly? And why should they be so important to your organization? I spoke with Kathleen Unger,...
Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part II

Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part II

Hello, and welcome to Part II of my article on red flags to watch out for when you’re in job-hunting mode. In Part I, we discussed the red flags you might encounter when you’re perusing a job posting from a potential employer. If you missed Part I, or if you’d like to...
Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part I

Job seekers: Don’t ignore these red flags! Part I

Are you currently in job hunting mode? Well, first of all, congratulations! Why would I say “congratulations” before you’ve even landed your new job? Because job hunting can be an exciting and rewarding experience—and no, I’m not being ironic. It’s a chance to learn...
Thinking beyond your career: Tips to prepare for a happy retirement

Thinking beyond your career: Tips to prepare for a happy retirement

Hi, everyone! This week, I want to look to the future for a moment. Most of us are currently working hard in our careers, but it’s never too early to start your retirement plans. Investopedia mentions that retirement planning is actually a lifelong process — so the...
Whoops! You slipped up. It’s time to apologize.

Whoops! You slipped up. It’s time to apologize.

You’re one heckava great person. You work hard, you complete your projects on time, you handle all the snarky customers so your co-workers won’t have to, you’re super nice to the new guy down the hall, you bring in doughnuts on your birthday, and you never, ever cook...
An assertive you in ’22!

An assertive you in ’22!

Wow. That rhymes, and I wasn’t even trying! I’m already feeling pretty great about writing this article… So, another year flashes past, and here we are again: it’s my final post of 2021. For the past several years, I’ve written about making New Year’s...
5 Ways to Build Mental Health into Your Office Culture

5 Ways to Build Mental Health into Your Office Culture

Hi, everyone! As you know, I rarely bring in guest authors, but today is a happy exception. I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Harshi Dhingra, an MD/pathologist in India. She’s a practicing clinician, as well as a a faculty member in Pathology in a medical school...
Confidence in the Workplace: Why you need it and how to find it.

Confidence in the Workplace: Why you need it and how to find it.

Have you ever felt like you can’t trust your gut? Are you likely to question your thoughts and actions, often afraid you’re just not good enough? These could be signs you’re not the most confident version of yourself. Being confident is not about being the loudest,...