Social & Interpersonal Skills

You’ve just received a glowing letter of recommendation, and you’re over the moon. But wait, now you wonder how to express your gratitude. A simple ‘thank you’ seems too small for the big favor they’ve done. You start to worry. You…

If you’re working in sales, you probably earn some form of commission, which means that the more you sell, the more you earn. Since there are various types of commission structures, you may earn a base salary plus commission or…

Are you tired of dealing with coworkers who constantly shift blame and make excuses for everything? For instance, there’s Jane who habitually misses deadlines and blames her teammates for not providing her with materials on time or cites personal reasons like…

Sometimes the people we spend the most time with during the day are those with whom we share a workplace. Working people spend more time with their coworkers than with their immediate family or friends. It’s easy to get too…

It doesn’t matter whether you’re working at a company that has 50 employees or a large organization that consists of thousands of people. Wherever you go, you’ll find office politics. Rather than aiming to find a company with no office politics, it’s…

There is an art to knowing how to reply to congratulations email on a new job, whether you realize it or not. As someone who has had to write a few responses to congratulations on the new job e-mails, this…

Most people start their new jobs hoping the employer will treat them with respect and decency. Unfortunately, some workers get hit with demoralizing and disrespectful treatment instead. This piece will discuss superiors with caustic tongues and cruel mannerisms and what to do when your boss…

Are you upset because you missed an important meeting at work? Worrying is understandable because of the repercussions that can happen as a result. However, there might be something you can do if you take action right away. This piece will…

Have you ever loved your job but noticed that your bosses or coworkers seemed hostile towards you? You probably racked your brain trying to figure out what you did wrong. Maybe you legitimately annoyed the entire company, but it’s also possible you…

You’re probably like most workers and want to help your fellow employees in the name of teamwork. Okay, maybe you’re not like most workers, but you want to leave a good impression on your bosses. Heck, maybe most workers don’t want to help their…