Career Advice

“The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave is not training them and having them stay.” – Henry Ford (1863-1947), American Industrialist “I hate training new employees!” is a common lament and mantra that many talented…

The business industry can be stressful and can test an individual’s tolerance. When you started working in your role, your boss was encouraging and supportive. However, they have become overly critical and petty. When looking for signs your boss is threatened…

With working conditions consistently changing, there are some employees that have taken the flexibility given to them for granted. There are also instances where some people in management don’t know how to deal with employees. When they are frustrated, instead…

One of Apple’s founders, Steve Jobs, said: “the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” While some people are lucky enough to find the work they love, many individuals aren’t as fortunate. They either know…

If you currently have a lack of experience in the workplace, finding your first job can seem impossible. With statistics like the ones below, it may seem that you’re never going to take that first step on the career ladder: “91%…

At long last, your hard work and determination have paid off and you’ve landed your dream job. There’s just one problem, however. You first need to get through your probation period and a voice in your head keeps saying, “I’m scared…

You’ve been a top specialist at your firm for a few years, and you’ve been gathering quite an assortment of accolades for your performance. According to your superiors, your work ethic is outstanding, and the business’s clients adore you. You’ve…

It is the end of your probationary period and you are looking forward to falling into regular employment status. But then you learn that your company decided to extend your probationary period. You wonder, with probation extended, should I be…

If a company terminates you during probation, feelings of anger and frustration may result. What happens if you fail probation may initially be a feeling that you fell short, or that the employer failed to live up to their promises or your…

It’s OK for a manager to provide you with feedback, as long as it’s constructive. After all, feedback from a boss is meant to help you improve your performance at work. Although it can be super difficult to deal with…