A toxic work environment is when employees find it challenging to work or progress in their careers due to the negative atmosphere created by coworkers, supervisors, the company culture itself, or a combination of those. You may feel disrespected, stressed, judged, isolated, bullied, and overall just sad. If you’ve ever experienced this type of dysfunctional workplace where conflict is common, you’ll understand that not all work environments are healthy and stress-free, this includes in-person and remote settings.

The latest work trend of quiet quitting is gaining popularity and spreading like wildfire in the wake of The Great Resignation. But, as the trend continues to grow, the question remains: what is quiet quitting?

You’re at your annual performance review. Your manager begins discussing pieces of your profession that could be improved upon. How do you process and learn from what is being said? No employee enjoys criticism. But buried within that constructive criticism can be helpful advice. With that said, here are several ways to make the most of that feedback so you can grow in your career.

No one needs me to tell them that the past few days, weeks, months, and years have been challenging. On a personal, professional, local, national, and global level, it seems as though each day welcomes us with more devastating news and tumultuous situations. It’s critical for employers to realize that employees are overly affected by what’s happening in the world and need support from their employers.

With the holiday season in full swing, you may be finding it difficult to stay focused and motivated at work. The signs of burnout are easy to ignore, but also are easy to prevent.  The trick is to catch the warning signs early. Check out our infographic for work survival tips to get you through the holiday season and avoid burnout.

2020 has presented the entire world with uncertainty and challenges. I think we can all agree that we need some positivity and hope right now. To help me get through stressful times, I try to think of the glass half full and remind myself that things will get better, “If there is no struggle there is no progress.” Below are inspirational quotes that I believe are relevant to today’s current climate and have motivated me to keep pushing through the day. I hope you find these quotes just as inspiring as you navigate this new norm.

Okay, I know what you are going to say, “Have fun at work?  This must be a joke?” but no, this isn’t a tag line just to get some quick click views.  You really can have fun at work and enjoy what you do if you follow these easy steps.

When leaving your current job you want to be sure you end things on a positive note. After submitting your two-weeks’ notice in-person, it’s suggested you write a resignation email formally informing your employer and/or HR of your intentions to leave. To avoid any awkwardness when quitting, follow these tips to help you get started when writing a professional resignation email.

Staying on track while at work can be difficult with all the different distractions thrown at you. If you find yourself getting distracted by nonproductive tasks: chatting with co-workers, taking unnecessary long snack or coffee breaks, or surfing the web, you are most likely wasting more time then you’d like to admit. To help you eliminate the time spent on these interruptions, consider these three strategies that will help you stop wasting time at work and start boosting your productivity!  

Although the official start of summer is one week away, most of us have already started thinking about summer vacation plans.  As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it becomes easier and easier to find our minds straying to thoughts of plans to get away from work.  Thinking of days on the beach can keep us from concentrating on work goals and responsibilities, so it is even more important that we make a conscious effort to focus on staying productive.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your head in the game so that when you do take a vacation, you feel good about leaving your work behind you.