Time, it's one of those things that we are never truly happy with, unless we are making the best of it. We need to do our best to manage time to make the most of it; to efficiently and effectively...
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Why you need to be open to inspiration!
Beyond the hustle and bustle of the holidays and busy work schedules this time of year presents many of us with the opportunity to think of the different things and people that we appreciate and are thankful for. This is...
11 Tips to make the most of your first day at work!
Maybe you have been out of work for a while and are just now coming back to the workplace; maybe you have been employed at the same company for years and just got a new job or maybe it's your...
Office resolutions
Of course we have some resolutions for 2014! Walrath staff members shared these personal and professional goals for the new year:"I want to fully learn this job inside and out - I love it! And of course, eat healthier and...
Dressing for productivity
We've all heard the phrase, "dress for the job you want", but what about dressing for the job you currently have?When examining dress codes, it's unfair to assume that the most professionally dressed perform at higher levels than those who...
5 fun (and simple!) ways to “rev up” your work day
Work is going well. You enjoy your job, get along great with co-workers, you've conquered your duties day to day, you are a success story in the office. Best of all, you're still feeling excited about being a part of...
Motivation for Top Performers
Even the highest performers in an organization may decide to look for other job opportunities. When these top performers reach out to us in interest of a specific position or posting, we have to ask why they're contemplating leaving their...
March, madness, and office habits
Sports fans anxiously await the NCAA Basketball Tournament each year, joining pools within their offices and organizations, making bracket selections and, of course, keeping track of all the games. With the month of March in the books and this year's...
Productivity in the office vs. at home
I've never held a position in which I completed all job responsibilities from home. Sure, I've spent a day off working from home here and there, as I was waiting for the cable company or some other outside factor that...
3 Things I Learned From a Summer Job
A new high school grad, I began working as a teller at a small bank in my hometown. I was excited for my very first real job, a full-time summer position that would help me to afford some of the...