A New York City broker of apartment rentals and sales may face legal liability for alleged age bias—not because it discriminated, but because its independent contractor did. It's a cautionary tale for any organization that outsources hiring.
What does it take to reach the top of your game professionally? Women, at least, can learn much from a new book, How Remarkable Women Lead, by Joanna Barsh and Susie Cranston. The authors spent five years on research and 100 in-depth interviews with women leaders from around the world. They discovered that women who excel share these five qualities:
Using transitions in your writing is like taking readers by the hand and guiding them exactly where you want them to go. Transitional words such as "however, "meanwhile or "likewise create relationships between your sentences and paragraphs so that readers can understand why you've written sentences in a particular order.
Imagine being at the top of your career, then very publicly and unceremoniously fired. It happened to Jeffrey Katzenberg, when, as a studio head at The Walt Disney Co., the company forced him to resign. As painful as it was, though, it was one of the most valuable lessons of his career. Why?
The first rule of negotiating a raise is to make it easy for your boss to say yes. That means anticipating objections and addressing them in advance. Smart negotiators rarely say, "I want more money. Instead, they use facts to drive home their valuable contributions. Here's how to prepare for your next salary review:
How well can you capture the attention of someone receiving your memo? Your memo will capture readers if it includes one of the three R's in its opening line: It should recommend something, reveal information or request that someone act. Test your skill by picking the best opening sentence in this example:
It's that time of the lunch when you say goodbye and you have to decide--do you shake hands or hug? Here are some tips to navigate around this awkward embrace.
People in your inner circle can affect your decisions and how you work. See if the people around you are helping you be the best worker you can be.
Podcasts are an untapped medium for education. Try a podcast and learn something new, while making your commute more enjoyable.
The job market is always competitive, but due to the recession, it has gotten even worse.
Do you find it exhausting to keep up with all the social networks? Read on to find a solution to your problem.
Wondering what optimistic lesson can be learned from the financial meltdown? It turns out there are four things that you can learn about yourself.
With our economy in a recession, it is probable that you may be faced with some reorganization in your company. Learn how to deal with the outcomes of this situation.
There are many factors that are uncontrollable in the world. Here are a few tips to help de-stress and gain control of the situation.
Being rude never gets anyone very far, especially in the workplace. Learn the pitfalls of your negative attitude.
There are many factors involved in making a decision. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of bad decision making and learn from your mistakes.
Do you find yourself wondering how to get from manager to leader? Some introspection could help you achieve your dream.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are being let go, then make sure to negotiate a severance package. Here are a few tips to get what you want and stay professional.
Are you just dying to impress your busy boss, but you don't know how? Here are a few tips on how to make the most of your face time with your busy boss.
Having an interview can be intimidating. Here are some pointers to prepare you for your interview and portray the image you want.
