Manager – A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff; One who handles, controls, or directs, especially, one who directs a business or other enterprise Poor communication Low staff motivation Lack of trust and team cohesion Illegal or immoral activities Constant interruptions and distractions Bullying, harassment or blackmail Inconsistent […]
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I was fired from my internship for writing a proposal for a more flexible dress code by Alison Green A note about this post, which is being linked to from all over the internet: This situation is not about “young people today.” The letter-writer’s generation is far from the first to bridle at dress codes or
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Get Hired As An Intern: Land the Internship of Your Dreams Kindle Edition The economy and job market continue to evolve, yet internships are still a viable option to gain practical work experience and stand out in the crowd – perhaps now more than ever. As an emerging professional striving for economic self-sufficiency,
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I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University, as an Internship Supervisor, and as a hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience in the human services industry. I am also an undergraduate and graduate first generation college student, college parent, and career coach. I received my Masters of Social Work degree
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If you read my post “Managers Need Good Customer Service Skills Too” you will know that I expect to be treated well in any business that I patronize. I experienced poor customer service on my visit to my local office supply store. On the last journey of my 3 day business development retreat with
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I appreciate and expect good customer service in whatever establishment I patronize. My expectations for managers is a lot higher than my expectations of their staff. As a manager, I take final responsibility for everything that my staff does and does not do. Managers should set the tone for the company. Earlier in
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Internships for adults are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know By Marguerite Ward An adult with years of experience would never consider an internship, right? Not necessarily. In fact, for people who have been out of the workforce for several years or who want to make a big career change,
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By Nick Nanton & JW Dicks This is a guest post from our good friend Vanessa Van Petten on a topic that is increasingly relevant. Finding great talent often starts with developing great talent and there’s no better way to do that than with interns. We hope you enjoy her content as much as
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Students Unprepared For the Workforce: What Employers Must Do By Amy Glaser As graduation season draws near, employers eagerly anticipate the fresh pool of talent about to enter the workforce. However, they should perhaps also anticipate ways in which they can best equip that talent with the tools and knowledge these young people will
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The 4 Millennial Mindsets That Will Change the Way We Work By Maren Hogan I know, I know. You’re sick and tired of reading about millennials, right? I get it. But in between all the hilarious videos and pontificating blog posts about why you must have organic chai in the workplace Keurig, is it
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