Are we worrying too much about what others deem to be acceptable subjects of conversation? Have we gone too far in hiding our real thoughts and issues in the interest of decorum and “I’m... Read more >>

A new acronym has been shaking up the workplace over the last few years—ROWE—which stands for Results-Only Work Environment. The concept seeks to demolish the decades-old business... Read more >>

It’s unavoidable. If you interact with other human beings, eventually you’ll be on the receiving end of massive amounts of rudeness. Someone will nag you to get married, improve your... Read more >>

For nineteen years I was a stay-at-home mom of four, an involved volunteer in PTO, eventually an elected member of the Board of Education—I called myself a “patio princess.” For me,... Read more >>

I’ve spent a considerable portion of my career helping others with their struggles and challenges, including work and career problems of varying magnitude. Patterns become evident over time.... Read more >>

To write or not to write a cover letter—a long-standing question on the minds of job seekers. Enter the new millennium with Web and Job Search 2.0. It’s no longer “Should I or... Read more >>

Put your oxygen mask on first before helping others who need assistance.” How many times have you heard these words on an airplane? Every time you flew, right? Did the passengers rebel and say,... Read more >>

Women have come closer to complete equality with men in the workplace in terms of salary, advancement, level of education, and other key indicators. However, there is one significant exception to... Read more >>

“Going postal.” Some things are too serious to make light of under any circumstances. Violent acts in the workplace are a good example. They are too horrifyingly tragic and graphic to... Read more >>

Now that you have made it through the interview process, it’s time for the next fear-inducing step in the job seeking process: the offer. Negotiation is a stressful situation for most people,... Read more >>