The Watercooler is PrideStaff’s blog covering trends and tips for successfully managing issues in the workplace, such as: retention, employee engagement, and interviewing.
No matter what kind of relationship you’re in, when you hear the words, “we need to talk,” you probably start to freak out a little. Are you breaking up? Are you getting fired? Are you terminally ill? It’s totally normal for your mind to immediately jump to the worst-case scenario. So you can imagine how your team… Read more »
Too many people settle for the notion that work is simply something to be endured, that we wake up grumpy on Monday morning and spend the rest of the week counting the minutes until Friday afternoon. But people who are happy at work perform better, form better relationships with their co–workers, and take more pride… Read more »
Every workplace has them—those employees who always seem to be in a bad mood. Sometimes their frustration is totally justified, but the truth is that dealing with them can really destroy your productivity and even crush morale. You can’t totally sever ties with that person—you work with them, you need to collaborate and communicate with them on… Read more »
We’ve all had terrible jobs, horrible bosses or simply jobs that we’re not exactly proud of but are still important enough to include on our resume. So how do you explain those employment situations in interviews? A job interview is not a time to vent. You can’t say anything negative about a previous employer or… Read more »
Relationship building is crucial for success in most industries. This requires building a network and getting to know people. You need to understand what they need and want and, to earn trust, need to share the same about yourself. But, to get to that point, we probably need to start with small talk. Small talk… Read more »
Goal setting is a critical part of running a business. Without goals and objectives, it’s hard to know whether you’re moving in the right direction or just floundering aimlessly. By setting goals, and keeping them in your focus, you’ll be able to make a plan for getting there and you’ll be much more likely to… Read more »
Whether you’re a kid counting the days until summer vacation or an adult just yearning for warmer weather and some outdoor time, summer is an exciting time of year! There are barbecues and patio happy hours, beach trips and campouts, backyard games, and long afternoons to be spent by the pool. But as a manager,… Read more »
So, your big idea was rejected, huh? Well, you can’t win them all, but it doesn’t mean that you must quit altogether! Instead of sulking in your emotions or giving up, you can start by going back for more feedback. Figure out what made them say no and adjust your focus until you come up… Read more »
Working late hours—either the night shift or overtime hours—at work is no joke. It seems totally doable until hours four, five, and six when you’re just ready to crawl into bed and fall asleep. But, if you handle it right, you can stay alert, awake, and energize through your shift. Here’s how to stay alert… Read more »
It’s one thing to be the boss, but it’s another thing to be an effective manager, a leader. It comes naturally to some individuals, but others need to focus on it and develop those traits before it becomes second nature. Five Ways to Become a Manager People Look Up To Value Your Employees Recognize that… Read more »
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