Last time, I talked about ways to earn extra income at work through new responsibilities and volunteering to work overtime. Today, I'd like to share with you some ideas on how to "moonlight" or add supplemental income without affecting your...
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Praises without Raises
Q: I work in retail, and I can't seem to get a raise out of my employer, no matter what I try. They tell me I am a hard worker and they make me feel valued, but it isn't showing...
Applying for Jobs before Graduation
Q: I'm graduating in May, and have applied for many companies I hope to work for over winter break. A few companies have told me to wait until April to apply, while others have asked me to apply now. What...
Bi-Weekly Pay as a Motivational Tool
I've been paid bi-weekly at many jobs, and consistently since joining academia in 2007. I find this to be motivating to me in managing my budget, managing my productivity, and planning ahead for future projects.By getting paid bi-weekly, it forces...
Answering Machines and Email Addresses – Redux
I encountered two more people recently who had very unprofessional or unclear voice mail messages. After bringing it to the attention of one of the people, I was told "well it took forever for me to get it right, so...
Grace Wherever I Go
One of my best employees ever was named Grace. She had a strong work ethic and a great customer service focus. After I left for a new opportunity in a different department, I let Grace know if she ever wanted...
The Walking and Talking Feedback Session
I've enjoyed having a place to walk and talk at every work location I've worked at. Sometimes the best place to give feedback is while taking a leisurely walk away from the store, office, etc...At Disney, my hotel was right...
Up in The Air and HR
I saw Up in the Air yesterday, a great film with a number of great HR moments that make an excellent film to use in an HR class or study.Firing employees is difficult, and George Clooney's character is brought in...
iPhones and Macs for Business Workshop – HR and Other Programs
I'll be presenting a workshop at Tech II in Saratoga Springs on Tuesday March 23rd. At this workshop, I'll be presenting some of the latest and greatest apps and programs for the Mac and iPhone to work with your business.There...
The Tonight Show, NBC, Conan and Leno, and HR
This past week's announcement that The Jay Leno Show has been cancelled and that NBC is trying to keep all three of its late night hosts happy has the potential to be an HR lesson we all can learn from.A...