November 04, 2024 Are nicknames appropriate in the workplace? Here’s when it’s okay to use them—and when it’s not Should you call your boss by a nickname? What about a subordinate? New research published by the ‘Harvard Business Review’ offers surprising insights. BY Grace Snelling If you’ve ever worked in an office, chances are you’ve … Continue reading Are nicknames appropriate in the workplace? Here’s when it’s okay to use them—and when it’s not
By Shalene Gupta September 19, 2023 CEOs might be debating the return to office, but workers everywhere are debating a far more compelling topic: the return of pants. After all, isn’t fashion just a reflection of current events? A new survey by International Workplace Group (IWG) asked 1,000 hybrid workers about how their sense … Continue reading What should I wear back to the office? It’s okay to be confused in the era of RTO
By Nahla Davies May 23, 2022 The employment landscape has shifted dramatically in the past few years. As the Great Resignation swept across the country, the “career break” came into sharp focus. Not because it is new—people, especially women, have been taking career breaks for many different reasons for many years. No, the added … Continue reading Taking a career hiatus is now perfectly okay
Taylor Gordon — April 13, 2019 — April 13, 2019 “Keep at it.” “Stick through it.” “Stay the course.” These are all likely pieces of advice that you’ve told yourself or heard from someone else while freelancing and running your own business. News flash: It’s okay to be a quitter. The usual piece of advice … Continue reading Why It’s Okay to Be a Quitter
Voice: When Is It Okay To Hear An Ad? by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 16, 2017 Voice is the new user interface and search tool, but it’s also a source of revenue for brands. But the software that makes these hardware assistants function does not always work. Eighty-five percent of respondents to … Continue reading Voice: When Is It Okay To Hear An Ad?
Amanda Clark — December 8, 2016 Follow @GrammarChicInc— December 8, 2016 When it comes to your resume, lying should never be an option. At the same time, it also isn’t your life history. Your resume is a snapshot of your career and accomplishments to show employers what you bring to the table and why you … Continue reading Is it Okay to Leave Jobs Off of Your Resume?
by Irv Shapiro July 28, 2016 Follow @IfbyphoneJuly 28, 2016 You have to prove to your employees that you trust them—and that they can trust you. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an entrepreneur is thinking you’re the smartest person in the room. I have always tried to surround myself with the … Continue reading Leaders Need to Accept That It’s Okay to Work From Home
by Liz Kislik February 13, 2016February 13, 2016 Earlier this month, I had a funny correspondence with a favorite client. He claimed to have returned from vacation “to a clean desk with a relatively clear mind.” I gave him full credit for his clear mind, but I teased him about the clean desk because he’s … Continue reading How Much Clutter Is Okay?
by Christopher Mathieu December 28, 2015 Follow @NewBreedMktgDecember 28, 2015 Placing your call-to-action and form above the fold of your landing page is a well-documented best practice – is it not? It turns out the answer isn’t nearly as clear as some may make it seem. In fact, based on our experience and research higher … Continue reading Is It Okay to Put a CTA or Form Below the Fold?
Laura DonovanNovember 5, 2015 Today, most businesses have a website, and most owners understand two important two things: 1) More people will find their businesses if their websites are on Page 1 of Google’s search results; and 2) Facebook is becoming a household word. What is more difficult for them to grasp is what these … Continue reading It’s Okay to Sell on Facebook
