When you apply for a retail job (and many healthcare positions) you know that weekends are part of the package, and when you work food service you usually want weekends for better tips. But even jobs...

Escalation can mean many things in the context of business, but from the viewpoint of most employees the meaning is similar - there is an issue that is unlikely to be resolved with the current staff...

Writing work emails can be an intimidating task - trying to sound professional while also striking the right tone that is both authoritative and cooperative at the same time. Early in my career I...

The waste walk is a basic tenet of Lean Manufacturing - go to where the work is performed, observe, and hunt down any of the 8 Wastes. But beyond just driving out wasteful activities, the waste walk...

For major career moves it is important to have someone who will vouch for your abilities. When another leader in the company goes to your boss and says "Expert Employee was key to our success on this...

College students expect to provide references when they are nearing graduation and searching for their first full-time position. What surprises many students is the increasing trend for employers to...