Making lists is not a new concept. Business professionals have known for a long time that use of checklists is a prime way to stay organized and keep one's priorities in order....
Although few people enjoy them, regular business meetings are a necessity in the workplace. They are meant to provide workers with an opportunity to plan, share ideas and...
Here is some recent news in the utilities field regarding the ever expanding clean energy market, a field that those in utilities may find themselves interfacing with in the...
It’s tough enough to manage office politics and gossip around the water cooler during the year, but the holidays can be a minefield. Holidays bring good cheer and relaxed work...
Yet another oil spill has taken place in Montana on Friday July 1st. Exxon's 12-inch pipeline sprang a leak after rupturing about 150 miles downstream from Yellowstone National...
One of the admired characteristics of the “greatest generation” is their incredible work ethic. They were loyal, hard-working and dependable; willing to do whatever was asked...
After my second session with the Career Talk Guys, I see that I am going to have to rearrange my schedule, spruce up my wardrobe, and maybe buy some flowers and chocolates, for...
McDonald's restaurants are one of the largest food service employers in the country. The trademark “Golden Arches” have become ubiquitous and there is hardly a town or county...
Facing a setback is always frustrating, especially when it comes to your career. It's easy to let inconveniences get to you, but in the words of Napoleon Bonaparte: “You become...
My wife's big dream is to own a Prius one day, or a hybrid of some sort, just so she can drive around in town and not worry about using much gas. If you are located in a larger...
Whether you are new to the job hunt or an experienced veteran, we all know searching for a new job can be challenging especially when taking into account all of the factors and...
Have you ever worked with someone who seemed to enjoy making other people angry? The sort of person who deals in backhanded compliments, makes others the butt of their jokes,...
Sometimes finding the perfect place is not a matter of location, but a matter of the mind.I used to think there was such thing as a dream home – a perfect place to call mine....
On the news, you might hear that the economy is recovering and as proof of this fact, they point to the extremely large number of job vacancies. Still, many people are going on...
A couple weeks ago I posted a two part article about the Navy opening most all jobs to women, and some of the questions, objections, and concerns that such a move has raised....