Stay Relevant in the Workplace — Identify as a Learner
In 2013, a study from Oxford University about the future of work concluded with the controversial prediction that 47% of all jobs are at risk of being eliminated by artificial intelligence and automation. A more recent study from the University of Mannheim suggested a more modest figure, just 9%. Even if the lower figure is […]
The Benefits of Having (and Being) a Mentor
In Homer’s Odyssey, Mentor is a character who advised King Odysseus and taught his son Telemachus, coaching him and protecting him as a counselor in a relationship built on trust. These very worthy activities have become known as “mentoring” and include giving strategic advice, sharing knowledge, help, and wisdom. Mentors and the Intention to Succeed […]
How to Develop Your Soft Skills
All jobs and workplaces come with their own unique requirements. This means employers are interested in specific skills in their employees that get the work done. Skills can be expanded and developed with new knowledge and training. Whether you’re in the application, interview, or employment stage of your career, it’s valuable to know what soft […]
How to Be The Most Successful Version of Yourself
How to Be The Most Successful Version of Yourself With so many distractions everywhere, it can feel like it’s difficult to finish anything before something else is demanding your attention. Emails pinging on cell phones, client calls that could have been resolved much faster through an email, and not knowing what to work on next […]
How To Navigate A Meeting Gone Wrong
How To Navigate A Meeting Gone Wrong Meetings can be tricky to navigate, especially once they’ve “gone off the rails,” so to speak. Whether you have outlined an objective for your meeting or not, there are inevitably discussions that do not go according to plan — despite our best efforts. When this occurs, do you […]
5 Ways to Effectively Resolve Conflict with Coworkers
5 Ways to Effectively Resolve Conflict with Coworkers Disagreements happen, but they can be even more challenging to deal with in a work setting. Even when you are working for a company or on a team that is otherwise an excellent fit for you, you will likely encounter other employees you might not see eye-to-eye […]
5 LinkedIn Features You Should Be Using
5 LinkedIn Features You Should Be Using Knowing how to use LinkedIn to your advantage can give you an edge in what is currently a competitive marketplace for jobs and a thriving economy. While you may think it is as simple as signing up and creating your profile, there are a number of in-depth features […]
The Benefits of Competency-Based Training
Competency-based training Competency-based training, or CBT, is an ideal method for training individuals that focuses on actual on-the-job skills. It is a very structured method and the goal is to train someone for a particular field or profession. The method is called competency-based training because it teaches competence as a particular skill. Being successful in […]
How to Unwind from a Frustrating Work Day
We all have less than ideal moments, but how we handle them can go a long way in our overall wellbeing and productivity. When something goes awry at work, like a bad interaction with a coworker or customer, a bad review from a manager, a technology challenge that directly impacts your job, it can be […]
