Thinking About Starting a Work from Home Business or Doing Some Freelance Work?
Thinking About Starting a Work from Home Business or Doing Some Freelance Work? Here are some things to think about when setting your rates The first step is to find some local salary information. You want to be competitive. Check classifieds to see if salary is listed in any of the ads or search the internet. […]
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place
Elements of a Family Friendly Work Place Becoming an employer of choice is the goal of many organizations. One way to get the competitive edge is to be considered a family friendly organization. Below you will find some programs that you may want to consider in addition to providing alternative work arrangements to help establish […]
Dress for Success: Even Working From Home Requires a Dress Code
Dress for Success: Even Working From Home Requires a Dress Code I’m sure you’ve seen the commercial – and I’ve referenced it before. The woman gets up, exercises, takes care of her daughter and then conducts business in pajama bottoms and slippers with her baby nearby. I wish that this was reality but, for the […]
Are You Ready to Re-Enter the Workforce? Back to Work After Being at Home
Are You Ready to Re-Enter the Workforce? Back to Work After Being at Home Have you been out of the workforce for a period of time and now are ready to re-enter? Don’t worry – it’s not that uncommon these days to go back to work after a period away! Many moms take a hiatus […]
Managing a Telecommuter
Managing a Telecommuter For some leaders, allowing for telecommuting requires a change in management philosophy and style. If you have been used to watching the clock and judging productivity based on the number of overtime hours your employees are working, you will need to change you mindset. You will not be able to walk by […]
Peace not War – a Poem I wrote in High School
Peace not War – a Poem I wrote in High School I just ran across my little box of memorabilia from my school years. Even back then I used to write motivational stories, creative short stories and poems. At the time I was very concerned about war. I wrote this poem my Senior Year but […]
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement
How to Ask for a Flexible Work Arrangement What flexible work arrangement would help you balance your work and family obligations? What would you like to do with your current role? Set some goals. Do some research. If you want to go part time, how will that impact your take home pay? Remember, there are […]
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them?
Flexible Work Arrangements – Why Should You Offer Them? In any economy, organizations must be very creative in order to attract and retain top quality employees. What can set you apart from other organizations? How can you become the “Employer of Choice”? Candidates across the country are telling us what it takes. And overwhelmingly what they […]
Tips for Establishing a Positive Mentoring Relationship
Tips for Establishing a Positive Mentoring Relationship And KEEPING IT THAT WAY! Once you’ve made the commitment to be a mentor you want to make sure that the relationship works. Here are some tips for getting off on the right foot and keeping it that way. Introduce Yourself: To begin establishing a mentoring relationship, you […]
Will You Be Re-Entering the Workforce? Start Preparing While You are Away.
Will You Be Re-Entering the Workforce? Start Preparing While You are Away. Many individuals leave the workforce for a period of time for one reason or another. It is always scary, especially if you have an established career. There are, however, steps that you can take while you are out to prepare for re-entry. And […]