Office romances can be tricky, but sometimes it’s hard to tell if a colleague is actually interested in you or just being friendly. However, certain signs can indicate if someone is flirting with you. From subtle cues to more overt gestures, paying attention to these signals can help you determine if a coworker is interested … Read more
Are you a Boomer, ready to take credit for all the cool trends that today’s millennials are enjoying in their offices? Well, of course, you do! However, Millennials have taken those same office tech trends and made them their own. From digital walls to virtual meetings, Boomers set the stage, and Millennials have run with … Read more
It is said that positive affirmations are vital to the success of any endeavor. While good vibes could work for some, you might need something more concrete to ensure growth. Research shows that key factors hold people back from successful career resolutions. Understanding those pitfalls (and how to avoid them) will get you on the … Read more
You’re completely overwhelmed with work. But your boss either doesn’t know or doesn’t care and here they are, coming over with a new request. Can you just say “no”? No. Well, you can… But you shouldn’t. Just as this is a word you should try to avoid in job interviews, it’s also one you should … Read more
A disgraceful phenomenon that — while not exactly a new concept — feels more prevalent than ever in the dating world: “ghosting.” Ghosting refers to the act of vanishing entirely from a romantic prospect’s life without a text, email, or DM to explain why. It’s frustrating; it’s juvenile, and, unfortunately, it’s not exclusive to your … Read more
Are you searching for an enjoyable job? They say it’s essential that you love what you do to be happy in life. Recently someone asked on Reddit, “Which job is a LOT less fun than most people expect?” Here are the top-voted responses. 1. Video Game Testers One user said, “Video game tester. You aren’t … Read more
This post from Real Estate Witch and republished by Career Step Up asks whether the current shortage of workers has led to Gen Z expecting higher salaries than can be justified. Today’s college graduates expect to receive a starting salary at their first job that’s nearly double the actual average entry-level salary — and these … Read more
The elusive weekend off: something that more and more employees are kissing goodbye in favor of high job performance. The catch-22 of working through the weekend is that allowing your work hours to bleed into downtime can negatively affect performance, rendering that extra effort moot. The better option is to maximize your productivity at the … Read more
Another month, another unchanged unemployment rate. November 2022 labor market data showed a steady 3.7% rate of unemployment in the country, matching figures from the previous month and perpetuating the already tight market. Despite this news, some industries are seeing significant fluctuations in employment levels. In industries where employee demand is increasing, wages are also … Read more
Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive, and the ultimate “ladies’ man,” bets he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Shortly after, he meets Andie Anderson in a bar, a journalist covering the “How To” beat for Composure magazine. Anderson was just assigned to write an article aptly titled “How to Lose … Read more