We’ve heard it before. From the “You have to catch him in a good mood before you request him anything,” to the “Poor applicant’s in it ’cause the boss is in a mood,” line from your co-workers. There are definitely different versions to these statements, and we’ve all had bosses that were either really greatContinue reading “Got an Emotional Boss? 5 Tips to Dealing with your Moody Manager”
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Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace
Since becoming part of the workforce, I’ve heard this question very often from job seekers: “Do you have mental health benefits or support?” The answer is quite simple, you’d think. If you are an employer, you would say one of two things: Yes, we do. We are supportive of everyone and anyone who needs mentalContinue reading “Ending Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace”
The Power of Grit and Overcoming Instant Gratification
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, Grit is : a hard sharp granule (as of sand). But it’s also a firmness of mind or spirit : unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger managed to survive by his grit and guile. Instant Gratification is another term that comes to mind when we discuss the concept of grit. Positivepsychology.comContinue reading “The Power of Grit and Overcoming Instant Gratification”
Communicating Positively: How to Give Quality Feedback without Sounding like a Jerk
“The excel sheet you made is really disorganized and confusing.” -I heard it through the grapevine Test time! How could anyone have said that better? Just one possible way: “Can you clarify a few things you made in the excel so I can better understand?” I thought the attitude of being kind towards colleagues wasContinue reading “Communicating Positively: How to Give Quality Feedback without Sounding like a Jerk”
The Soft Skills Station 