Category: Managing Your Career

  • 5 steps to manage your money after graduation

    By John Schmoll | July 13, 2018 College graduation season is upon us. Students across the country are walking into their next stage of life, full of promise. This is an exciting time for many newly minted graduates, but along with that excitement comes new responsibility — including managing their money. You may be on your own for…

  • The 5-Hour Rule Used By The World’s Most Successful People

    Written by Joanie Faletto Think of someone who epitomizes a successful career. Bill Gates? Oprah? Elon Musk? A healthy chunk of the names that come to mind are people who abide by one common principle: the five-hour rule. We’re not saying this will make you the next Warren Buffett, but, hey, it’s definitely the place to…

  • Frustrated at work? Take 4 steps before quitting

    By Sharlyn Lauby | April 11, 2017 Sometimes we don’t like our jobs. It might be the company, our boss, or the work itself. And sometimes, it’s important to realize it’s not anyone’s fault. The business world changes rapidly. Our personal goals and needs change as well. Whether or not to look for a new job is an…

  • 7 tips for leaving work where it belongs — at work

    By Melissa Gratias | June 10, 2016 It comes down to one word: accessibility. In the 1970s, open-door policies were popular as a way to encourage communication between management and employees. Better relations with unions resulted from increased accessibility of managers. Thus, “my door is always open” became a popular catchphrase. Then there was the explosion of email…

  • 5 Tips to Boosting Your Afternoon Productivity

    Here are some tips for an effective Closing Ritual to end the work day: