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”
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 Trouble with having a “cool” Boss
Don’t trust him. — My boss. I’ve met a lot of brilliant minds working in tech. Unfortunately, a lot of the smartest people I’ve worked with have such a poor grasp on empathy — among other things. One of the most brilliant people I met was my boss. He was new to his big roleContinue reading “The Trouble with having a “cool” Boss”
The Soft Skills Station 