What better time to network than when people are in good spirits and socializing frequently? Go to parties and gatherings, especially those where you're likely to meet new people who could be sources of job leads. Make it a point to listen more than talk. Be positive and upbeat. While you won't want to hand out resumes or press for contacts or referrals, you will want to let people know you are looking and follow up with them after the party. Seek out all the other participants and network like crazy.
Take a look at your coworkers or reporting staff with new eyes. Think about the factors that you share in common with them. You'll find:
- You're all human beings with complex emotions, needs, interests, outlooks, viewpoints and dreams. Share something about yourself to create an environment in which your coworker wants to share information with you. Listen and don't pry. Polite and continuing interest in your coworkers contributes to workplace harmony.
- You have family and other interests outside of work. Hear what your coworkers tell you about their personal lives. Remember the highlights to demonstrate respect and interest.
- You have similar needs from work as demonstrated above in The Human Capital Edge. Acknowledge this and note the commonalities.
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- If a conflict is between you and just one other person, try to work it out between the two of you, rather than bringing others into the conflict.
- In a workplace, everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Treat others the way you want to be treated, and don’t put people down.
- Give credit where credit is due; if someone has helped you on a project or proposal, make sure others are aware that the person deserves credit for helping.
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Emory Mulling and Cheryl Ayers introduced our weekly At Work Internet tip of the week for job searches and career related issues with a short discussion about indeed.com. This site's look and utility is similar to Google, but with extensive links to sites about job trends, salaries, and forums for people looking for work and discussing workplace issues. We encourage you to pay them a visit to see if your job search can benefit. Let us know if you find something useful there by emailing us here.
Shawn Conroy from the Governor's office of consumer affairs and Cynthia Johnson of the public service commission join Valarie Edwards as they discuss the unseen victims of the nation’s foreclosure crisis. What happens when the home you’re renting goes into foreclosure? Plus, a consumer alert about selling your car, when you still owe money on it. And we’ll have the latest consumer news you can use. All this on Consumer Call-In with Valarie Edwards.
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.In tribute of Labor Day, Emory Mulling and Cheryl Ayers will interview special guest Walter Andrews, President of the Communication Workers of America Atlanta Chapter and Executive Vice President of the Georgia Chapter of the AFL-CIO. At Work with Emory Mulling airs Friday at 3:00PM on GPB. Tune in on your radio dial or stream the show online here.
What comes to mind when you think of your boss? Are they a mentor, thoughtful colleague who runs interference for you and supports your work and your goals, your career dreams? Unfortunately, many of us don’t have that boss. Today on At Work, Emory Mulling will be taking your calls, live to talk about The Boss From Hell – horror stories and strategies about how to deal with the boss who throws you under the bus, leaves you out of the loop, or puts you on double secret probation, or otherwise makes things tough At Work. So whether you work for Bill Lumbergh at Initech or someone even more troublesome, we want to hear from you and offer solutions today on At Work with Emory Mulling, coming up right after news from NPR.
If your Boss from Hell has the office phone-tapped, then submit your questions or comments here. We’ll be checking the blog throughout the show (live-blogging) to read your submissions.
Whether in retail, corporate offices, or a factory, the Boss from Hell can take up residence in any workplace. Most people have a horror story or two about working for a "Bill Lumbergh" or "Miranda Priestly" at some point in their career. A Join us this Friday at
