Blog Profile / Work in Progress
| URL : | http://blogs.forbes.com/work-in-progress/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Career & Jobs / Career Advice | |
| Posts on Regator: | 726 | |
| Posts / Week: | 6.2 | |
| Archived Since: | February 24, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Is Authentic Executive Presence An Oxymoron?
There's a lot of chatter in leadership development about the need for leaders to be authentic and show presence. Easier said than done in most organizations. If you're struggling, here are some ideas that can work for anyone.
How Serial Entrepreneur Kim Loan Duong Launched Three Businesses By Age 32
Kim Loan Duong is 32, and onto her third business: Empire Society; Prestigious Models; and Image Powerhouse. Her journey also bucks some of the conventionally-held wisdom about entrepreneurship, and in this way, makes business success more accessible to the everyday woman. Here are 3 myths Duong busted on her way to serial entrepreneurship.
Are You Making Any Of These Common Feedback Mistakes?
There’s a lot of feedback out there about feedback. Organizational cultures are reworked to support it, managers are expected to give it, and we’re all supposed to seek it out. (There may even be gender issues to consider, which I discussed in this post, leading to some vigorous feedback for me.) We know that to [...]
How to Get–and Keep–a Job After Graduation
Words of wisdom to 2013 college graduates on how to work hard and stay flexible in a tough job market.
Why Men Hate to Give Women Feedback
It's a little discussed, but often felt, fact of corporate life that men are reluctant to give women feedback. If you want to get more of it for yourself, you may want to try a new approach -- thinking like a man.
Recruiters Reveal: How Can You Land An Interview Even When There Isn’t A Posted Job?
If you’re a job seeker, you want to get exploratory interviews. The most obvious way is to be referred to the recruiter by someone they already know and trust. But what if you don’t have an inside connection? Three recruiters reveal how they decide who to interview:
Volunteering: How Helping Out Helps You Stand Out In the Workplace
Last week was National Volunteer Week, an annual event that, since its inception in 1974, has raised awareness about the growing role volunteerism plays in strengthening communities. But did you know that volunteering could also help you land that dream job? Many are getting savvy to that burgeoning opportunity. Show More Summary
Work Stress Directly Linked to Heart Disease, Again
Stressful situations at work are once again linked to cardiovascular disease. German researchers tracked biological markers in the blood associated with stress, revealing an escalated inflammatory response which can trigger heart problems.
Seven Reasons Your Career Has Stalled
Some careers show constant forward momentum, while others languish. If you suspect your career might be stalling, here are seven issues to explore
How To Negotiate A Higher Salary
Negotiating salary or a pay raise is uncomfortable, and yet if we don't get good at it, we'll leave money on the table. Here are six steps the pros use to get the best salary, and maximize their earning potential.
Should You Leave Facebook? EdgeRank Confusion, Promoted Posts, and Why Small Business Owners Are Exceedingly Frustrated
Facebook’s proprietary algorithm, known as EdgeRank, determines how or if a post on your business page appears in your fans’ timelines. Unfortunately EdgeRank calculations make it extremely difficult for business users to reach their audience on Facebook. For example, if you have 1,000 Facebook fans on your business page and you post an announcement about [...]
Five Things Every Virtual Manager Should Do
Go into most companies these days and you’ll witness hand wringing around the complexities of managing a virtual workforce. Studies show that 80 percent of managers deal with dispersed teams, which may include managing people in remote locations, other countries, or in home-based offices. (When you factor in our dependence on consultants and cross-functional teams, [...]
10 Reasons Strong Personal Finances Are Critical To Your Professional Career
Strong personal finances give you a professional advantage. Here are ten benefits a strong financial foundation gives your career:
I Am Sheryl Sandberg
Since Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In hit the scene, everyone has an opinion. So much time has been spent on dismissing her for being different than most women, that we've overlooked how much she has in common with all of us. That's why her message is striking a chord.
How To Promote Diversity With Your Internship Program
Let’s be honest, you already know the importance of hiring a diverse workforce. Diversity leads to better work environments, fresh ideas, and new ways of looking at old problems. In 2012, the Center For American Progress found people of color made up nearly one-third of the workforce and women made up nearly half. So you [...]
Workplace Wellness Takes the Lead for Stress Awareness Month
With work stress at disturbing levels in an uncertain marketplace, the American Psychological Association among others, have sounded the alert to big business that a stress-out overwhelmed workforce is no way to compete.
World Backup Day is Here – Have You Backed up Your Business Website?
Learn about three popular WordPress backup tools that small business owners can use to secure their websites on World Backup day and beyond.
How To Enjoy Your Holidays Completely And Not Fall Too Behind On Work
A vacation is meant to be enjoyed, not double your work week when you return. Here are three strategies for enjoying time off guilt-free.
March Madness: It’s Winning Time!
I’m not a huge basketball fan. But like millions of Americans, I follow the annual event know as March Madness, where 68 college hoops teams come together over the course of three weeks to determine a true national champion. And when March Madness rolls around, it means two things. One, workplace productivity throughout the land [...]
Why You Need to Prioritize Responsive Design Right Now
Responsive design is the hot topic for 2013. We’ve moved beyond mobile and finally reached the point where companies are accepting the fact that the best ROI comes from fully integrated marketing programs. It’s hard to fully integrate when your website is a convoluted mess of versions for different devices or worse, a single version [...]