Taking a risk can be scary. But avoiding taking a risk can hold back your career. Here’s how to make the leap successfully. By Lydia T. Blanco Being risk averse in the workplace and in business can cost more than people realize or bargain for. That’s especially...
Why do women leave their companies in search of greener pastures? A number of factors that companies can fix play a large role, according to Women in the Workplace 2022, the annual study by LeanIn.org and Mc- Kinsey & Company. For this latest survey, more than 40,000 employees...
Boost Your Network with LinkedIn More than 70 percent of recruiters turn to Linked- In when they’re looking for top candidates. Here’s how to ensure that your LinkedIn profile gets their attention. Take a professional photo. Make sure your picture is not grainy or blurry, and leave the...
Dear DW: How do I complain to my manager about a colleague’s insensitive comments in a way that ensures my concerns are heard and taken seriously? Signed, Afraid of Causing a Backlash or “Blacklash” Dear Afraid, Complaining about a colleague or work situation can be tricky in the best...
Shortcuts Struggling to turn down new commitments? These strategies can help you decline with grace. Keep explanations short. No one has to know why you can’t take on the obligation. A simple “I won’t be able to do this right now” will suffice. Acknowledge what saying yes would...
Consulting after a career spent in the office By Kimberly Olson You’ve embarked on a well-trodden path to success—earned your degree, landed a challenging job, excelled on key projects. But despite your hard work, you feel dissatisfied. Perhaps you’re getting passed over for promotions. Or your ideas are...