Asking for an Alternative Work Arangement Isn’t Easy…But it Can Be Done!
Asking for an Alternative Work Arangement Isn’t Easy…But it Can Be Done! My story… Before we started a family, my husband and I decided that when we had children we would work our schedules out so that we would not have to use day care in the first few years. When I became pregnant with […]
Why I am Uniquely Qualified for the Work that I Do
Why I am Uniquely Qualified for the Work that I Do I am uniquely qualified to help my clients because:One, I am doing the work that I was born to do. I have been accidentally coaching, mentoring and motivating people my entire life. I have innate abilities that allow me to quickly see the junk […]
Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship
Maintaining a Healthy Job Share Partner Relationship Being in a job share partnership is like any other relationship. It can really be compared to a marriage. As a matter of fact, you may end up spending more time working collaboratively with a job share partner than you do with your own spouse. So, it is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Personal Boundaries: The Key to Creating Life Your Way
Personal Boundaries: The Key to Creating Life Your Way When you think of the word boundary, what images does it conjure up; A fence around a pasture, a concrete barrier between two lanes of highway, how about the Berlin Wall? These are all physical boundaries. What about boundaries in your life? Saying no without guilt, […]