Much has been written about how to develop critical thinking skills in adults. Mastery of independent critical thinking is the key to making intelligent decisions on the job. This post describes how to apply those skills and improve on a solid foundation.…
Philanthropist Steve Maraboli once said that life does not get any easier or more forgiving as each day passes. Instead, we get stronger and more resilient. That’s true in every aspect of life, including the workplace. This piece will discuss…
Job interview catastrophes happen more often than you might think. You aren’t the only person in the world who has ever thought, “I think I messed up my interview” or “Why do I always mess up interviews?” Interviews aren’t the…
OC Tanner’s study claims that 79 percent of workers quit when their employers don’t value them. It happens because underappreciation is a top demotivator. But you can prevent that outcome if you know the most common signs you are not valued at…
Developing a winning mindset is the key to creating what you want in your life and in your career. It really is all in your head. “I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire…
Transferable skills are talents and abilities that can be applied to a wide variety of careers and jobs. These skills can be acquired in a number of ways, from employment and internships to hobbies and even volunteer opportunities. But despite…
The secret of how to learn skills faster is that you have to start slowly and deliberately. It’s like the lumberjack who was given a gas-powered chain saw. He got to work right away with the new tool and was only able…
The answers to the question “Will robots replace humans in the workplace” are a qualified yes, no, and maybe: Yes, because some human repetitive and manual labor has already been replaced by robots in auto production, and manufacturing No, not all…
Having one job during your lifetime and then retiring in comfort has become an outdated notion. Statistics show that three out of four employees in the U.S. don’t remain in their jobs for more than five years. And this trend…