Maya Ajmera is president and CEO of Society for Science and publisher of its award-winning magazine, Science News. She’s also the recipient of the 2020 National Science Board Public Service Award, recognized for her tremendous contribution to increasing the public’s …
Whether you’re a newly promoted leader or you have years of management experience behind you, it can seem daunting to manage a remote team. So, to help you become a strong remote leader, here are five rules to follow.
1. …
In professional service industries such as management consulting, it’s important to have “executive presence” and continue to develop it. You won’t be able to grow your career without it.
Typically, executive presence refers to the way you present yourself—how you …
Talking to people at work can be challenging and stressful. Whether you’re attending meetings, conversing with clients, or just making small talk in the hallway, nerves can start to take over. What do you do with your hands? How long …
Once upon a time, a typical working arrangement consisted of going to an office for 40 hours a week. Remote work was a relatively rare perk that few companies (in select industries) offered, or an arrangement that workers had to …
As you look for jobs—particularly admin jobs such as executive assistant or office manager—you may see that employers are looking for administrative skills. And for good reason: Businesses can’t run without them. “Focusing on administrative skills can transform average companies …
It is common knowledge that workplace stress impairs employee happiness and contributes to decreased productivity. What’s even more important are the short and long-term health effects that stress has on workers.
Healthcare has never been easy. With COVID, reduced resources, …
Working from home offers comfort, flexibility, and freedom from many of the usual office constraints. It also offers challenges and distractions to productivity. But, thankfully, those are not insurmountable.
Discover eight ways to get more work done from home and …
Asking for a promotion can be anxiety-inducing, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, with the right preparation, asking for a promotion can be relatively stress-free. Also, it's important to keep in mind that sometimes your manager is too busy to realize …
You're ready for a new challenge. You did your research, sent out applications, and eventually interviewed. When you finally heard back, you were told you were a great candidate, but your application just didn't stand out. Why?
One likely answer …