Category: Work environment

  • How to climb the corporate ladder?

    How to climb the corporate ladder?

    Every single company has what’s called the “corporate ladder.” That is basically a hierarchy of employees, and each company decides on its own corporate ladder. If the concept is not clear, maybe the following will help. Think of it like this: in a football match, each player has their position and area they cover, at least…

  • How to get back to the office after working from home?

    How to get back to the office after working from home?

    At the time of the last update of this article, the discussion about going back to the office after working from home is more lively than ever before. In most countries, things are almost back to normal (whatever that means at this point!). So, if you’ve enjoyed working from home, you might be wondering how…

  • Can I have an employment gap in my CV?

    Can I have an employment gap in my CV?

    If you’ve never had an employment gap in your CV, it is very likely you have one now due to the COVID-19 situation that hit us all hard. Oftentimes, people wonder is it OK to have an employment gap in their CV. Let’s look at the question of employment gaps a bit closer, as we…

  • Can I ask to stay working from home?

    Can I ask to stay working from home?

    We definitely live in uncertain times, and the COVID-19 situation has taken its toll on all of us in one way or another. Most of us started working from home back in March of 2020. However, things are changing and at the time of the update of this article in March 2022, we see most…

  • How Should I Behave on LinkedIn?

    How Should I Behave on LinkedIn?

    Everyone has heard of a professional social media platform and many wonder how to behave on LinkedIn and how to leverage their LinkedIn profile. If you’re one of those people, then join the club! Many LinkedIn users are concerned about the platform because they understand the impact it has. Maybe you’re even asking yourself, “How should I…

  • Who are Career Coaches?

    Who are Career Coaches?

    Did you know that being a career coach is an actual career choice? Career coaching is booming! And, one thing I can tell you for sure is that we get a lot of questions about it. People wonder why the occupation exists, who needs it, who is a career coach, and what is it that…

  • Working From Home

    Working From Home

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people got to experience what’s it like working from home. Of course, there are also those who were living it day in and day out even long before the pandemic. Some people like working from home while others not so much. Be it as it may, we’re…

  • What’s it like working in an office environment?

    What’s it like working in an office environment?

    Office environment, or, holding an office position, is a dream come true for many. That phrase is very broad and it covers a variety of occupations, but in a nutshell, it’s any desk position. A lot of jobs today require you to work in an office. Since you will be spending a lot of your…

  • What is Micromanagement?

    What is Micromanagement?

    First of all, let’s get one thing straight: there is guiding someone, and there is micromanaging someone. Micromanagement can be extremely dangerous for both the manager and the direct report.The worst part of it is – the person doing it often can’t even recognize it! How to Recognize Micromanagement By definition, micromanagement is the need…

  • How to deal with a colleague who undermines you?

    How to deal with a colleague who undermines you?

    Unfortunately, you’ll have to learn how to deal with a colleague who undermines you. We know it sounds so juvenile, but it happens even at work with adults. If you’ve ever been in a situation where you felt your colleague was giving you orders or was undermining you, you have to know that you’re not the…