Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.
Successful networking goes beyond an event where you hand your business card out and make cold connections – it’s a lifestyle. Cady Chesney is joined by Marney Reid, founder of Stilettos on the Glass…
We all have varying strengths that differ in value and impact throughout our careers. Occasionally, those positives can unwittingly be spoiled and turn into negatives. Sara Canaday, an MBA who left t…
It's likely you'll be working with a slacking co-worker at some point in your career. He or she may be negatively impacting your work on a number of levels and something needs to be said. This can be…
It's usually easy to see or hear clear cases of sexual harassment, but people often engage in more subtle acts that are just as inappropriate and can negatively affect co-workers. Jack Marshall, pres…
Individuals may disagree on the specifics of delegation, but it's difficult to argue its value and importance. LJNRadio takes a look at the impact of delegation, particularly trying to understand wha…
There has been a lot of discussion lately about the belief that giving a two-week notice isn't necessary anymore when you're leaving an employer. Some argue the practice is outdated or doesn't make a…
For some employees, slipping into a “career coma” can become a danger. These workers find themselves in a comfortable position with regards to their job, but also lack the growth and motivation that …
Employed individuals nearing retirement often look forward to not having a long commute, stressful deadlines, and office politics to deal with. However, many new retirees find retirement to be lackin…
Well known stories often teach us lessons more effectively than other forms of teaching or training. People have discussed the "Wizard of Oz" and its meaning for decades, but LJNRadio now gets a new …
In some companies, negotiating a flexible work schedule is an easy process. In other organizations, the discussion may become an uphill battle for employees who are seeking a non-traditional work sch…
It’s every hiring manager's and recruiter's worst nightmare: a vetted candidate accepts a position, then later backs out for a multitude of reasons. Stephen Irwin, President of New Ventures Planning,…
If you use your vacation time to pretend your job doesn’t exist or to escape from the reality that you are unhappy in your career, you may be suffering from what Christie Mims calls “The Utah Syndrom…
Saying “yes” to new responsibilities in the workplace can be a good way to foster professional growth and to set yourself up for a promotion. Yet, saying “yes” too often may lead to excessive stress,…
In our careers, and personal lives, there will always be the one difficult person that is challenging to deal with. Whether they are your team member, part of another department, or your boss, knowin…
Networking is a valuable and vital activity when it comes to a successful career. Often times, people think of networking with those outside their office, but there may be one individual within your …
Considering we spend most of our days with co-workers, it's logical to deduct that relationships with those individuals will have a large impact on ourselves and our work. Jeremy Goldman, CEO of Fire…
Long hours of sitting, unhealthy snacking, and high stress levels in the workplace can all take a toll on your physical wellbeing. To understand how an office job may be making employees unhealthy, a…
Often times the concept of culture in the workplace relates to the atmosphere, dress codes and fun events. Tim Muma uses this episode to dive into culture in the larger perspective, focusing on the v…
For good reason, leadership is often discussed on LJNRadio, but the definition of what or who is a leader seems to be lacking. Scott Friend, a project manager for a major construction group, argues t…
A balanced life, with an appropriate amount of time dedicated to an employee’s personal life, and work, is something that companies value. How is this life-work balance achieved, and why can it help …
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Fri 15 Aug 2014
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