Taly Russell

When people think of creative jobs, they often think of artistic fields or endeavors. The truth is, however, that creativity is simply the means by which you imagine new solutions to old problems. Creativity is, at heart, nothing more than outside-the-box thinking, which is important in any business or industry. Here are 3 ways to cultivate and promote a creative work environment.
Balance Collaborative Opportunities with Quiet Time
Too much of a good thing generally isn’t good. While remote w...

At some point in time, almost every manager is going to encounter an under-performing employee. In some cases, a manager may simply terminate the employee, but in other cases, there may be a greater benefit in investing some additional effort to try and help them improve. A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is one way to do this. Just creating a Performance Improvement Plan will not help on its own. The PIP needs to be implemented properly to work effectively. Here are 3 keys to successfully...

When people think of creative jobs, they often think of artistic fields or endeavors. The truth is, however, that creativity is simply the means by which you imagine new solutions to old problems. Creativity is, at heart, nothing more than outside-the-box thinking, which is important in any business or industry. Here are 3 ways to cultivate and promote a creative work environment.
Balance Collaborative Opportunities with Quiet Time
Too much of a good thing generally isn’t good. While remote w...

If you are thinking about making a career change, the thought of uncertainty in taking that next step can be terrifying. Anyone who is thinking of shifting their career can be crippled by overwhelming doubt and stress at having to put in the work required to make a shift in their professional life. Luckily, there are a number of methods and practical tools you can use to help give yourself a clean break from your current career into the one you want to pursue. This article will expand upon a ...

While networking is vital to any professional’s success, it’s even more essential for entrepreneurs. Without networking, you’re likely to become so wrapped up in managing your own business that you’re not making the connections that will help you grow. These suggestions can help you make a conscious effort to network and meet the people that will become trusted colleagues.
Build Relationships
From the moment you know you’re going to start your own business, you should make a conscious effort ...

Mental health issues plague society, and there are more people than ever seeking treatment for it. Psychotherapists have noticed a trend that may give insight to the mental health rates of employees at specific businesses. This trend shows that about 20 percent of employees have mental health issues.
While it is true that mental health issues may stem from the individual’s chemical makeup, it is also true that, sometimes, mental health issues can be linked to problems with the person’s employ...

An executive assistant is an integral member of a company’s team. Whether you are assistant to the CEO of a multi-million dollar company or the right hand of a small business owner’s startup, you have one of the most important jobs on the force. Not only do you help keep your boss’ world running smoothly, you also aid in keeping the team on task so all the numbers, products, and customer relations can be managed properly and in a timely manner. This is no small feat.
While many of these assis...

The layout of the workforce has been changing for years. Millennials outnumber all other previous generations before them and have continued to take over the job market. With the changing landscape of employees, CEOs and business owners are trying to keep up with the changing job trends. Here we will cover some ideas and courses of action that business professionals have taken to help with a diverse set of new employees.
Diverse
Millennials are coming into the workforce with unique expectatio...

Going to any job interview is stressful. The thought of putting yourself out there for people to critique and evaluate in the hopes of working for them is intimidating. Everyone has suffered from interview anxiety at one point in their lives. Fortunately, there is a way to curtail your job interview anxiety and ensure that you put your best foot forward when meeting potential employers for the first time.
Preparation
Being prepared for an interview is a great way to help reduce stress and anx...

Female entrepreneurs have been growing at an increasing rate for the past couple of years. Advocates for female entrepreneurs are pushing for more women to take charge and start their own business endeavors. The growing number of businesses run by women should result in a net increase in jobs being created and productivity rising simultaneously. In the midst of this business upswing, there will be challenges as there is for any entrepreneur. Here we will talk about how to face entrepreneurial...

Managing people is not an easy task. They rely on you to guide them in the right direction with the company to ensure long-term success and development. Empowering your employees within the business is one of the most important aspects of being a manager. As a manager, you want to be able to help your employees thrive but within the boundaries of their skills while developing other skill areas. This article will highlight the tools used to empower your employees.
Trust
As a manager, you alway...

Recognition is important in all professions. Every employee wants to feel as if they are valuable to the company and have contributed something significant. Recognition positively reinforces professional behaviors among employees. Recognition is vital to developing happy employees while also motivating productivity and company morale. There are many ways managers can give recognition and this article will highlight some of the most effective ways to do that.
Make It Personal
Look to make the ...

The way you look online has become important over the last several years. Businesses and companies are searching and analyzing information online about their job candidates. Many career paths require an online screening to determine if what they find is professional and positive. Anything you post online is there for the world to see. Therefore it is essential to monitor what you post online and ensure that you are looking your best to hiring professionals. This article will talk about some w...

Over the last two decades, businesses have been changing their business attire to accompany a new generation of workers and to keep up with recent trends. The casual and comfortable dress code has become an accepted norm with businesses big and small. One should not overlook the effect that a professional business attire has in and out of the workplace. This article will talk about how professional workplace attire plays an important role in everyday business interactions.
First Impressions
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Constructive and critical feedback can go a long way in a professional setting. Most employees want to know how their efforts are helping the company and learn about ways they can improve to be even better. Creating and implementing a feedback culture can help any company grow significantly. In this article, we will talk about some ways any company can begin to implement a feedback culture and the benefits of doing so.
Hire The Right People
The first step in creating a proper feedback culture...