How to Survive the ‘9-5’

How to Survive the ‘9-5’

Got Distractions?

2022-03-24T15:39:22-04:00Behind the Scenes, General News, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|

Distractions in the workplace are something virtually everybody deals with. It’s, unfortunately, more appealing at the moment to let your mind wander than it is to zone in on a new task. Luckily, we have some tips on working past those distractions to add productivity to your workday. […]

Identifying Burnout and How to Handle it

2022-02-10T08:32:14-05:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

What is “Burnout?” Burnout is defined as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.” Although there is no specific medical diagnosis, it can be simpler to spot than you’d think. Here are ways to prevent burnout, and how to deal with it when it arises. […]

How to Be More Inclusive in the Workplace

2022-01-27T08:18:12-05:00How To, How to Survive the '9-5'|

We all know diversity and inclusion are necessary for the workplace. But how does it affect the company culture? We’ve compiled a list of ways to improve diversity and inclusivity, how to be a more inclusive colleague, and how to improve inclusion in virtual meetings. Check it out, below. […]

5 More Habits to Leave in 2021

2022-01-11T08:15:12-05:00Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5', In the Community, Job Efficiency|

Keeping on the topic of breaking bad habits, we thought we would compile another list of even more habits you should leave in 2021. Such as staying in a job that doesn’t make you happy, working when you’re sick, thoughtlessly spending your paycheck, and more. Check it out! […]

Secrets to a Stellar Performance Review

2021-10-21T11:56:43-04:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

Performance reviews are one of the biggest opportunities you will have in almost every job. It offers you a chance to sit one on one with your boss, and discuss expectations, goals, successes, and areas for improvement. If you go in prepared, you can demonstrate your value as an employee, and potentially even negotiate a raise. However, a great performance review isn’t something just fall into. You have to prepare well ahead of time. In today’s blog, we’ll break down how you can set yourself up for performance review success. […]

5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Quitting Your Job

2021-10-21T09:32:03-04:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

Deciding to quit your job is a huge decision. It means throwing away your main source of income, and completely changing your day to day schedule. Both of those are two big changes that shouldn't be understated. Before making a rash decision, you should consider all of your options and their consequences. Asking these questions will help you make an informed decision. Why do I want to leave? Obviously the first step in the entire decision process is finding out why you want to quit. Realizing your motivations for wanting to leave is step one. Is it because you've grown [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Get Too Comfortable In Your Career

2021-10-07T10:46:58-04:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

Usually, being comfortable is a great thing. Finding a comfy chair, heating a room to the right temperature, or finding a good group of friends you can be yourself with. However, when it comes to your career, getting comfortable can be quite dangerous. Feeling comfortable in a career can lead to a lack of growth, and failure to move forward. In today’s blog, we’ll discuss why this happens, and how to avoid falling victim to it. […]

Making Professional Growth A Part Of Your Daily Routine

2021-10-07T09:41:22-04:00How to Survive the '9-5'|

Professional growth and development play integral parts in any professional’s career. They enable people to develop new skills, advance their qualifications, and become better employees. We’ve discussed why everyone needs a career growth strategy. So now we’ll cover how you can integrate that growth into your weekly work routine with a few simple steps. Read on to start improving yourself today! […]

How to Enjoy Your Morning Commute

2021-08-04T10:23:43-04:00How To, How to Survive the '9-5', Motivation|

Commuting to work can be a drag, especially if you have a significant drive ahead of you. Knowing that you have to sit in the car each morning and evening isn’t easy to look forward to. It can also be an incredibly frustrating way to start and/or end the day when traffic is bad. That’s why today we’ve put together a quick list of a few things you can do to easily liven up your commute to work each day! So if you’re interested, keep reading and check out the list below. […]

3 Things To Discuss During Quarterly Meetings

2021-07-29T09:08:31-04:00Behind the Scenes, How to Survive the '9-5', Job Efficiency|

Many employees have questions and concerns they’d like to discuss with their boss or manager. Similarly, managers may have concerns (or positive feedback!) they want to discuss with their employees. It can be hard to find the right time to do this but luckily, most bosses schedule quarterly meetings with their staff. Quarterly meetings occur a few times a year, hence the term quarterly, and are a great way to keep communication flowing between both parties. Not sure what to address at your next quarterly meeting? Not to worry, we’ve put together a list of the top 3 things that [...]

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