When employers are engaged in the hiring process, they naturally want to connect with potential employees on a personal level. However, getting too friendly can lead to a slippery slope. Many questions may seem benign but may in fact be deemed inappropriate and even illegal. Here are nine questions that employers and potential employees should… Read More

Have you ever felt so stressed out at work that you have knots in your stomach? Do you have a workplace reputation as a micromanager or a people pleaser? If so, you may be suffering from anxiety. This article outlines five work archetypes rooted in anxiety, which most mental health professionals agree is based on… Read More

There are wide-ranging signs that you might be undervalued at work, which are not always easy to pick up on. When you feel undervalued at work, chances are you will feel discontent, which, over time, can take a toll on your well-being. According to experts, it takes a high level of emotional intelligence to pick… Read More

While the desire to do one’s best is admirable, high personal expectations can sometimes become unrealistic or impossible, putting them on the path to perfectionism. Pursuing perfectionism isn’t always bad, of course. Research has shown that individuals who always hold themselves to a high standard are engaged and thorough in work environments and motivated for… Read More

There is arguably nothing more comfortable than the urge to leave a new job. However, if you’re feeling this way, know that you are not alone. According to the 2018 Job Seeker Nation Study from Jobvite, roughly 30% of the new employees surveyed quit their jobs within the first 90 days. According to those former… Read More

Job interviews can be nerve-wracking. The best thing you can do to ease the stress of an interview is to prepare. While your skill and experience will ultimately help you to stand out in a job interview, the way that you end the interview is what will leave that important lasting positive impression. This article… Read More

No one wants to work in a toxic environment where they need to manage unreasonable deadlines or deal with abusive colleagues. Over time, working in a toxic environment can negatively affect your physical and mental well-being. People who have to deal with a toxic workplace environment are more likely to suffer from increased stress, a… Read More

Regardless of what industry you work in, you will undoubtedly encounter co-workers who are difficult to deal with at some point in your career. These co-workers may be annoying, boring, or even draining, but there is nothing more overwhelming than dealing with narcissistic co-workers. Narcissistic people are marred by insecurity, unable to handle criticism. Narcissists… Read More

Answering an Interview Question, You Don’t Have an Answer To No matter how well you prepare for your job interview, there’s a good chance you’ll be thrown a curveball – a question leaving you stumped, searching for an answer. Are you fully prepared for this to happen? What should you do? Should you admit to… Read More

6 Ways to Lift Your Mood Along That Tedious Route No matter your circumstances, a commute can become tedious. Whether it’s traffic nightmares, packed subway cars, delayed busses, or even unpleasant encounters along your bike route, commuting will always come with its fair share of frustration. Since they’ve yet to invent a teleportation device to… Read More