I remember the first time I heard the phrase "managing up." It was at that point I realized that you can improve things you're not necessarily in charge of. That applies to meetings too.
Topic: Management
How Tos | Management | Productivity | Business Resources
How To Make Meetings Better (When You're Not In Charge)
May 13, 2016 | Written by Jen Park
How Tos | Management | Business Resources
5 Ways To Make Your Office A Happy Place To Work
May 9, 2016 | Written by Jen Park
Silicon Valley has figured out how to make offices a happy place to work, but having an on-site chef isn't realistic for most companies. Do these 5 things and your company will be a happy place to work.
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7 Mistakes Even The Best Networkers Make
May 5, 2016 | Written by Jen Park
Networking isn't easy. It even has the word "work" built right in. You can "work" smarter at networking by avoiding these 7 mistakes.
How Tos | Management | Business Resources
Want Respect At Work? Avoid Doing These 4 Things
May 2, 2016 | Written by Jen Park
The things you do at home are not all acceptable at work. The worst part is often no one will tell you. They'll just make a negative mental note about you and move on. Here are 4 things to avoid doing at work.
How Tos | Management | Business Resources
5 Ways To Keep Your Best Employees From Jumping Ship
April 27, 2016 | Written by Jen Park
At some companies I've worked for, employee retention only becomes a priority when someone threatens to leave. This will cost your company money in the long run. In fact the CEO of Zappos, Tony Hsieh, has estimated that his own bad hires have cost the company well over $100 million! Here are 5 things you can do to make sure they don't leave from Lynn Taylor, workplace expert and author of "Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How To Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job."