Poking and sharing in the workplace

Poking and sharing in the workplace by Michael Cheary The seemingly unstoppable rise of social networking means more and more businesses are jumping on the bandwagon and embracing social media to promote their products and services in ways traditional methods cant match.And yet, our latest research reveals that as many as two-in-three UK employees believe social networking should be banned from the workplace.As big fans of Facebook, Twitter and other social media ourselves, we were surprised by what we found.The study, which collected results from 4,245 workers from around the UK, showed that just 29% connect on Facebook, 13% use business social network LinkedIn, and just 9% keep on top of trends on Twitter during work hours.Of those who do use social media at work, one-in-three use it for business purposes only, half use it for both personal and business requirements, while the other 10% admit its just to keep in touch with friends and family.And, when it comes to keeping tabs on Twitter or updating a Facebook status, mobile takes the lead: 60% of UK employees opt to use their phone over a work computer.The research also revealed that one-in-four businesses have banned employees from browsing social networking sites during work hours. Whilst 40 do allow access, it’s almost always permitted for business purposes only.But social networks arent just about likes and pokes, they have an increasingly important role in business and in career development.Used in the right way, social networks offer a powerful platform for engaging with new customers, strengthening client relationships and gathering information.The participatory nature of Twitter and Facebook also makes them excellent tools for supercharging creativity in the workplace and your job hunt.Facebook and Twitter are here to stay, and for many, they’ve become the prominent form of communication. Employers should set out their policy on using social media in the workplace, otherwise they risk missing out on commercial opportunities , as well as an unhappy workforce.Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Employment Law

Tips for Putting Self-Care at the Top of Your Career Search

Tips for Putting Self-Care at the Top of Your Career Search As you mentally and physically prepare for your career search, remember to put self-care at the top of your list. Yes, you are your first priority!Self-care is more important than your resume, and “working” your LinkedIn network. “Why is that?” you may be thinking. Read my explanation below.The Job Search Is Not One for the Faint of HeartThe job search is an arduous process for most. To get to the finish line of your job-seeking marathon, you must have the stamina, along with a clear mind, and a relaxed body.Indulging in your creative passions, or discovering some new ones, will also help you shine during your job interviews.Your self-care and creative life matter and can help you land the opportunity you’re seeking.How to Practice Self-Care and Improve Your Odds With Your Career SearchThe advice below will set you on a career path that is both rewarding and good for your health.Move your bodyMake time to go for a walk, a bike ride, to an exercise class, or dance. Exercise releases the “feel good” chemicals, Endorphins. Not only is it healthy for you, it will go a long way in keeping your “smile” on.Eat healthyStay well-hydrated. Consume less processed sugar and eat at least three balanced meals with plenty of veggies and fruit. Eating a healthier diet will keep you energized for the long haul.Rest when you get the chanceTake a few moments whenever you can to get up from your computer and stretch. Consider taking a nap.A study in 2009 by UCSD and the VA San Diego Healthcare System showed that napping enhances creativity and can assist with problem-solving.Give yourself breaks from technology. Meditate or just close your eyes for a few moments and sit still. This will nourish you so you can keep going.Practice sleep hygieneA 2013 Mayo Clinic study showed that the bright light emitted by SmartPhones and tablets can disrupt sleep-wake cycles.The study suggests turning off your devices at least one hour before bedtime. The World Health Organizatio n recommends eight hours of sleep a night for peak performance.Sleeping well during your diligent work search can help you make smarter decisions and feel more alert.Make time for creative playTo stay more relaxed, make time to play. Sit down with foam board, magazines, scissors, and a glue stick to create a vision board of your ideal work situation and have fun while creating this.You may prefer to dabble with a sketch pad, colored pencils, crayons, paints or maybe you want to make shapes with play dough or clay. Try not to get hung up on the end resultâ€"just be willing to explore and enjoy the experience.A 2017 study in the Art Therapy Journal mentioned that spending 45 minutes in visual art activities significantly reduces the stress hormone, Cortisol, so it’s even great for your health.Remember your career search is a marathon, not a sprint. Focusing on your self-care can elevate your energy and mood to go the distance to reach success.

Daily Success Habits 12 Habits I Try To Do Everyday - Classy Career Girl

Daily Success Habits 12 Habits I Try To Do Everyday Today, I am going to take you behind the scenes and share twelve things you can do for success and happiness every day. Note, Disclaimer: I rarely do all 12 of these things. It is difficult to do one of these things every day! But I try, and that is what is important. Some are better than none and I always have a better day when I do some of these. I created this list about a few months ago after my daughter was born. I do not have the quiet or alone time that I used to have. But I try to get as many of things as I can. The days that I get to as many of these habits as possible I am happier. I know doing these things was part of what led to the success of our physical planner we recently released. If I had not been trying to do these things, I dont think I would have been in the right place mentally to actually make that goal happen. So, I believe great daily habits are going to help you reach your goals. Lets start talking about the habits I try to do every day!   Subscribe  on  your favorite platform below: iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Radio TuneIn iHeartRadio Sound Cloud Daily Success Habits: 12 Habits I Try To Do Every Day Working out or stretching: Do something active every day. Ideally going to the gym, taking a class. I try to get it in before lunchtime these days with a newborn.   Read personal development book:  Something positive and encouraging so I can learn something. Review goals: I review my annual goals so I know where I am headed. This will impact what I do that day and the ideas I have. My best ideas come while driving and while in the shower. Not working is when I have the best ideas. Reviewing my goals helps get those ideas flowing. Gratitude journal: Everyday I write down three things I am grateful for in my  gratitude journal. When you’re grateful for the things you have, those things instantly increase. The more gratitude you feel, the happier you will be. Studies show people who practice gratitude have closer relationships, are more connected to family and friends and have people look upon them more favorably.  Even being thankful for your boss will give you more patience, understanding, compassion, and kindness. You will forget about the things you use to complain about them if you are thankful for them. I once had a very tough client in my previous corporate consulting job who was not nice to me AT ALL, but I was and still am SO THANKFUL to her for showing me how to handle difficult clients and situations with class. This is exactly why I make it a habit in my morning routine to write down three things I am grateful for each day. It just makes me happier and gives me a better outlook for the day. Affirmations: If you listen to last week’s podcast, you know how much I believe in affirmations. Repeating positive statements every single day. I’ve been doing this with my daughter lately and we’ve been saying, I choose to make today the best day of my life. Journal/write: write a blog post or write in my 5-year journals for my daughter memories of our days. This is another form of gratitude for myself and my writing my blog helps me help others and that makes me happy. Sometimes its just writing an Instagram post on my @annarunyan account. As long as I’m doing this daily I feel better. Drink water: Fill up four bottles of water in the fridge the night before and try to drink them throughout the day. Work on my top priority: I have three priorities every week so every day I try to do something that will help me complete that priority. Vitamins: Gotta take them! Meditation: Even if its 30 seconds of shutting my eyes. Quiet is really hard to find in my house! Green smoothie: Spinach every day! Devotional: Reading my bible or daily devotionals that I get sent to me every day. Habits make them easy for you. Come follow my Instagram accounts, Classy Career Girl and Anna Runyan to see the behind the scenes of me doing these habits each and every day! One last thing: Remember this. You can create your future! You are in control of your calendar, your day, your response to what happens in your life. You can make your dreams happen. I believe in you! Let’s make do it! Have a great day and I’ll see you next time!

Entrepreneurial Habits to Embrace Moving from Stuck to Success - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Entrepreneurial Habits to Embrace Moving from Stuck to Success - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career A family member proudly sent a favorite recipe. Sautéing and blending were required, but, there were no instructions on how to serve. It was liquid, so I cleverly poured The Sauce over pasta. We found it to be delicious. Conveying to our relative how much we enjoyed the sauce on the pasta, I heard loud laughter.  t was meant to be a dip for vegetables or on bread as an appetizer! What does this have to do with developing business?  Everything! Communicate with Clarity By omitting instructions and forgetting to check for questions, people on the other end will misinterpret your meaning almost every time. In fact, the lack of clarity may well kill your chance for building business or getting the sale. Apply clarity to everything including: Conversations Correspondence Proposals The ultimate strategy is to follow-up each time by asking, Do you have any questions? Set Expectations for those partnering with you 1.  State your processes involved, expectations of the person helping you and your availability for assistance in getting started 2.  Provide a timeline for each step 3.   Help others to help you Remember, your teammates are not mind readers. Keep them informed every step of the way and behave as a reporter delivering the how, what, who, when, where and why so that you are on the same page.  Should social media help be provided, create the postings, tweets and unique links to empower the effort made on your behalf. Always make working with you easy! Ask for Feedback A smart technique to improve what you have in place is to always ask for feedback as to how the experience of working with you has been. While it is true complaints are never pleasant, when we brace ourselves to listen, much may be learned. In fact, some feedback may provide an “a-ha” moment to fast track what is already in place. The brighter side of feedback is you will be more likely to receive wonderful testimonials and referrals, as most people do not think to offer these. Build Relationships and When Disaster Hits Ask for Help Building business requires meeting many and voluntarily making introductions. Good will goes a long way and somewhere down the road will be reciprocated. When disaster strikes, asking for help and connections to those who might be in the best position to provide the help becomes a requirement. With sound relationships in place, peers and friends will creatively brainstorm with you and for you to help find a solution. The secret ingredient for coming out of a disaster zone as a winner is to keep an open mind as many ideas may come your way. Try those ideas first that appeal to you the most. Asking for help is often very difficult. But by allowing ourselves to ask and receive appropriately will further build and strengthen relationships. These are what make our businesses strong. Your personal brand may well become that of “a very good friend to have”. Adapting these entrepreneurial habits to your style will advance you to the Smooth Sale! Check out the Summer Sales School roster of online classes. Author: Elinor Stutz, CEO of Smooth Sale, LLC, (800) 704-1499, was honored by Open View Labs as one of “Top 25 Sales Influencers for 2012.” Elinor authored the International Best-Selling book, “Nice Girls DO Get the Sale: Relationship Building That Gets Results”, Sourcebooks and the best selling career book, “HIRED! How to Use Sales Techniques to Sell Yourself On Interviews”, Career Press. She provides team sales training, private coaching and highly acclaimed inspirational keynotes for conferences. Elinor is available for consultation.

The Trend of Telecommuting and its Implications in the Workplace - CareerMetis.com

The Trend of Telecommuting and its Implications in the Workplace The method of telecommuting is slowly but surely catching on in the global workplace. Also known as remote work, telecommuting has become a viable alternative to traditional office work.Many factors have contributed to the growing popularity of remote jobs, ranging from economic to social conditions. Technological advances in computer and internet systems have also made it possible for employers and employees to collaborate in a remote work set-up. Companies that are offering home-based jobs look at telecommuting from an economic point of view. They want to maximize their operational budget by farming out jobs to sub-contractors and remote workers who receive basic salaries based on the amount of work that they do. Asking employees to work remotely also means making considerable cuts in office space rental.eval On the other hand, employees feel that working at home is less stressful because the work environment is very casual or informal. With telecommuting, the prospect of work-life balance seems more achievable, too.Since employees don’t have to leave home to work, they can have more time for their family or their personal goals and interests.However, telework is not for everyone, so you’d do well to look at the big picture before joining the bandwagon. Remote work may be practical in some ways, but there are also stumbling blocks that you should prepare for. If you’re in a service-oriented industry, for example, you have to consider how telecommuting will affect your relationship with customers. Of course, you want to remain responsive to their needs, but having a home-based workforce could result in a lack of direct control over business issues.There has to be a proper check and balance so that everyone who’s part of the business can benefit from the telecommuting set-up. Whether or not your company is working with a recruitment firm, you need to revisit your hiring policies and strategy, too.Can critical job roles be assigned to remote employees?Ho w will you assess the skills of potential and current employees?evalThese types of questions can help you lay the groundwork for telecommuting in your organization.Read through the following infographic to get a closer look at the state of telecommuting.The post contains relevant statistics, data, and insights to tackle the positive and negative aspects of remote jobs for both employers and employees, as well as suggestions on how you could implement telecommuting in your business more efficiently.eval

7 Ways to Promote Yourself INSIDE an Organization

7 Ways to Promote Yourself INSIDE an Organization 7 Ways to Promote Yourself INSIDE an Organization 7 Ways to Promote Yourself INSIDE an Organization September 21, 2010 by Career Coach Sherri Thomas Leave a Comment In a my Developing Your Personal Marketing Plan blog post I briefly discussed the two tracks of your personal marketing plan. Now, I will give you 7 ideas for promoting yourself within your current organization. Write regular project reports and status updates. Use project updates, status reports, memos and emails to convey your message. Spend time carefully writing monthly status reports and project updates so they support the fact that you take your position and career seriously and that you consistently deliver your promise of value. Focus on the results of the project, or the goals and milestones that you achieved or helped achieve. Write a newsletter article. Teach others about your areas of expertise by writing about it in the company newsletter, on the company’s web site or on the company’s blog. You have knowledge to share with your internal target audience that could strengthen and add credibility to your personal brand. Consider how to package your knowledge so that you can distribute it online. Make a presentation. Look for opportunities to present your message in person. Volunteer to give an update on your project or area of expertise at the next staff or management meeting. Consider mentoring or offering an internal class to teach others about your area of expertise. Create a new project to showcase your knowledge, skills or signature talents. Is there a project you can work on right now to demonstrate your expertise? If not, then could you create a project to do so? Figure out what you really love to do and make a proposal to a company or client to do it! Lead a team or project. An excellent way to raise your credibility is to be seen as a leader. Successfully leading a project or team demonstrates that you know how to meet deliverables, time lines and budget goals, and lead, manage and motivate others. Facilitate meetings. Lead a management, department or project meeting, quarterly update meeting, organizational status meeting or annual celebration. More than likely there are many opportunities within your company to facilitate a meeting. Take the first step and tell your manager you would like to volunteer. Fill in for your manager. When you manager goes on vacation, is sick or overloaded and cannot attend a meeting who fills in? Ask if it can be you. This is a great way for other senior leaders and department managers to view you at a higher level.

A Good List Of Resume Writing Services To Look Into

A Good List Of Resume Writing Services To Look IntoLexington, Kentucky is home to the Executive Branch of the Commonwealth. In fact, the offices of the Executive Branch are housed in the Liberty Mutual building. According to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, the Executive Branch of the State of Kentucky consists of one Secretary of State, one Attorney General, three members of the Cabinet, the Governor and State Treasurer, and one member each of the Legislature and the Federal Board of Correction.This makes it easy for businesses to put together a professional resume for their new hires. Most of these jobs can be filled in Lexington, Kentucky, including the governor's office, county clerk's office, the state's attorney's office, the state legislature, Kentucky Criminal Court System, juvenile detention center, and prison administration. There are also agencies that operate on an ad-hoc basis such as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Invest ment Corporation.Businesses in the Executive Branch of the State of Kentucky have an obligation to hire the most qualified candidates for any position they are seeking. But it also pays to have some pre-qualification in place. To that end, it is important to apply for a position to make sure you get it.An experienced and well-qualified recruiter should use Lexington, Kentucky as a site for your interview. Your recruiter will be the one to find you a position after you've applied. He or she will want to see that you have some qualifications to offer, whether it's in person or through your professional resume. This will help to give you an edge over other applicants for a job.Professional resume writing is key in making a good impression on the employer. The resume should include your personal information and qualifications in a format that the hiring manager will recognize, and it should also showcase your accomplishments and skills in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd.It 's important for businesses in the Kentucky area to begin with the hiring manager first. Many companies in the Lexington area, like AT&T, ADT, and other large corporations, have a recruiter's department. Once your resume is sent, they can look it over before they do an initial phone interview.If you have been fired from another job or had some other type of employment problem, there's a good chance your hiring manager will contact you for a second interview. Most business owners and managers consider it a competitive issue, so they will contact you again.Lexington, Kentucky is home to many businesses that have to deal with a lot of competition for a limited number of workers. If you plan to relocate to Lexington, Kentucky, it is important to keep yourself in front of the times. Do your homework to find a job in the Executive Branch of the State of Kentucky.